Neuroendocrine breast carcinoma: The importance of the correlation between histological and radiological findings.

Najwa Amsiguine, Hatim Essaber, Assaad Elbakkari, Soukaina Allioui, Hounaida Jerguigue, Youssef Omor, Rachida Latib

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Neuroendocrine Breast Cancer-Associated Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome Requiring Bilateral Adrenalectomy.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025
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Najwa AmsiguineRadiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

Hatim EssaberRadiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

Assaad ElbakkariRadiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

Soukaina AlliouiRadiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

Hounaida JerguigueRadiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

Youssef OmorRadiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

Rachida LatibRadiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

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Abstract

Neuroendocrine breast carcinoma (NEBC) is an uncommon and malignant breast lesion. The absence of proper testing for this type of breast cancer carcinoma exacerbates this paucity. Additionally, only scant evidence of these tumors is present because of the repeated revisions in their diagnostic criteria throughout time. This case report highlights the importance of the correlation between histological and radiological findings in the diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine breast cancer. We describe the clinical, radiological, and histological characteristics of a patient diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma. The breast parenchyma was penetrated by a carcinomatous tumor growth that contained trabeculae and lobules, exhibiting mild cytonuclear atypia, and having a low mitotic index. This report emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinary strategy for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.

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PMID38046918

DOI10.1016/j.radcr.2023.10.047

PMCPMC10692488

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