Naslov
Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma in the petrous apex

Autori
Kovač, Lana ; Gjurić, Mislav ; Branica, Srećko ; Dawidowsky, Krsto ; Seiwerth, Sven

Izvornik
Journal of laryngology and otology (0022-2151) 120 (2005), 1; 74-76

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Carcinoma neuroendocrine; Carcinoma Small Cell; Temporal Bone; Skull Base

Sažetak
With the exception of moderately differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the larynx, neuroendocrine carcinomas are very rare head and neck malignancies. We report a case of a small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma in the petrous apex of the temporal bone.This unusual site for this tumor has not yet been reported in the literature. We confirmed the location and extent of the primary tumor by positron – emission tomography scan. The final histopathological diagnosis was of small cell carcinoma, and this was confirmed by immunohistochemistry. We treated this patient with surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. After the treatment was completed there was subtotal remission of the tumor, with no distant metastases

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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