RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium, a rare aggressive tumor
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 1130
OP 1132
VO 26
IS 7
A1 Rajab, Khalil E.
A1 Sandhu, Amarjit K.
A1 Malik, Ashok
A1 Rajeswari, Mangala S.
YR 2005
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/26/7/1130.abstract
AB This is a report of a young infertile woman with a history of 8 years amenorrhea, who presented with history of vaginal bleeding of 2 months duration. Investigations revealed a small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium, which penetrated half of the thickness of uterine wall. We have described the clinical progress and management of this rare and highly malignant cancer. A review of the pathological types and behavior of clear cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is presented.