Carcinoma of Breast with Neuroendocrine Differentiation: A rare challenging entity

Dr. Neha Rajput; Dr. S. C. Puranik; Dr. S. H.  Khaparde

doi:10.46858/vimshsj.110307

Authors

Dr. Neha Rajput DVVPFs Medical College and Hospital, Ahilyanagar-414111, Maharashtra
Dr. S. C. Puranik
Dr. S. H. Khaparde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46858/vimshsj.110307

Keywords:

Neuroendocrine differentiation, Breast carcinoma, Neuroendocrine tumors

Abstract

Neuroendocrine breast carcinoma (NEBC), another name for breast carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation, is a heterogeneous collection of uncommon tumors that make about 2-5% of all invasive breast carcinomas. Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) originate in neuroendocrine cells. These cells combine the characteristics of endocrine cells, which produce hormones, and nerve cells. We report a rare case of carcinoma of breast with neuroendocrine differentiation. On microscopy the section of breast tumour specimen showed infiltrating duct carcinoma with area of 50% neuroendocrine differentiation.

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