Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast: radiologic and pathologic correlation

Clin Imaging. 2014 Sep-Oct;38(5):734-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.05.009. Epub 2014 Jun 2.

Abstract

Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast (PNCB) is a rare type of breast cancer. There have been few reports on PNCB and radiologic-pathologic correlation in PNCB has not been described thoroughly. We present a rare case of pathologically confirmed poorly differentiated PNCB removed via lumpectomy. Image findings on mammography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance image, and positron emission tomography-computed tomography are also presented.

Keywords: Breast; MRI; Neuroendocrine; Poorly differentiated; US.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Mammography / methods*
  • Mastectomy
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*