Abstract
Primary neuroendocrine tumors of the fallopian tube are extremely rare with a few reported cases of high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma and a single report of a carcinoid tumor arising in a teratoma. We report 4 cases of probable primary neuroendocrine tumors of the fallopian tube (2 carcinoid tumors/low-grade neuroendocrine tumors and 2 high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas) in patients aged 49 to 71. These represent the first reported cases of primary tubal carcinoid tumor unassociated with a teratoma. We review the published literature regarding primary neuroendocrine tumors of the fallopian tube and speculate on the possible histogenesis of these neoplasms.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | International journal of gynecological pathology : official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists |
Vol/bind | 38 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 78-84 |
Antal sider | 7 |
ISSN | 0277-1691 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - jan. 2019 |