Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the uterine cervix: a report of a case and review of the literature

Dikmen, Y.; Kazandi, M.; Zekioglu, O.; Ozsaran, A.; Terek, M.Cosan.; Erhan, Y.

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 270(3): 185-188

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0932-0067
PMID: 12715184
DOI: 10.1007/s00404-003-0482-0
Document Number: 261277
Introduction: Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare aggressive cervical neoplasm, considerably rarer than the well-recognized small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix. Cervical large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas are distinctive cervical carcinomas that are frequently misdiagnosed and have an unfavorable outcome, similar to that of small cell carcinoma. Case report: We report a 45-year-old woman with large cell neuroendocrine uterine cervical carcinoma.

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Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the uterine cervix: a report of a case and review of the literature