Successful endoscopic resection for well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor, Grade 1, in the hypopharynx

Clin J Gastroenterol. 2024 Feb;17(1):80-83. doi: 10.1007/s12328-023-01877-9. Epub 2023 Nov 2.

Abstract

Well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor, Grade 1 (NET, G1), in the hypopharynx is extremely rare. A 62-year-old woman was referred to our clinic with a tumor in the postcricoid area. The tumor was diagnosed NET on biopsy and there were no metastatic findings on CT, therefore we performed endoscopic resection. Histologic examination revealed well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor, Grade 1. This case was an extremely rare and valuable case in which endoscopic images can be observed in detail. Endoscopic resection was performed and successful endoscopic and histological resection was achieved.

Keywords: Endoscopic resection; Hypopharynx; Neuroendocrine tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Endoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypopharynx / diagnostic imaging
  • Hypopharynx / pathology
  • Hypopharynx / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / diagnostic imaging
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / surgery