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ArticleOncoTargets and therapy2017

Primary neuroendocrine breast carcinomas: a retrospective analysis and review of literature.

Xin Yang, Youde Cao, Chen Chen, Lin Liu, Cheng Wang, Shengchun Liu

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Article in OncoTargets and therapy, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 2 papers.

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Xin YangDepartment of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.
Youde CaoDepartment of Pathology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
Chen ChenDepartment of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.
Lin LiuDepartment of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.
Cheng WangDepartment of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.
Shengchun LiuDepartment of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

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Abstract

backgroundPrimary neuroendocrine breast carcinomas (NEBCs) are a rare type of breast carcinomas that lack comprehensive recognition, including the clinicopathological features, therapeutic strategies, and prognostic significance. The aim of this retrospective analysis is to present and analyze our own data of primary NEBCs. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe retrospectively reviewed the medical records from 2005 to 2015 in The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China to obtain a cohort of breast carcinoma patients who were confirmed to have primary NEBC by histopathology. The detailed clinical data along with histopathology, treatment, and follow-up aspects were gathered for analysis.

resultsThis retrospective analysis included 19 patients with a histopathological diagnosis of primary NEBC from 2005 to 2015. Their mean age was 59.2 years (ranging from 17 to 82 years). The majority of patients (15/19) focused on stages I and II. Of the 15 patients, 14 were positive for estrogen receptor, and 11 were positive for progesterone receptor. For neuroendocrine markers, the expression rates were 8/19, 14/18, 12/14, and 2/6 for chromogranin A, synaptophysin, neuron-specific enolase, and CD56, respectively. All operable patients except the one stage M1 underwent a surgery and 4/18 had axillary lymph node metastasis. Chemotherapy was performed in 12/19, and endocrine therapy in 8/10. With a median follow-up of 59.2 months, only 2 cases progressed after postoperative systemic therapy.

conclusionThe understanding of NEBC is limited due to its rarity. More evidence should be provided to enhance the understanding of NEBC, especially for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

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diagnosisfollow-upprimary neuroendocrine breast carcinomastherapy

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PMCPMC5261841

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