J Korean Soc Radiol.  2021 May;82(3):737-742. 10.3348/jksr.2020.0105.

Mammographic, Sonographic, and MRI Features of Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Breast: A Case Report

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  • 1Departments of 1 Radiology and 4 Pathology, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
  • 2Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
  • 3Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea

Abstract

Primary neuroendocrine carcinomas of the breast are a rare, distinct category of breast carcinomas that require immunohistochemical staining for diagnosis. Currently, there is not enough evidence on the clinical pattern, prognosis, and proper management of the disease. Only few case series have described the imaging findings of neuroendocrine carcinomas of the breast. We herein present a case of a primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast (small cell) presenting as a locally aggressive tumor with metastatic disease, and describe the radiologic findings.

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Breast Neoplasm; Carcinoma; Carcinoma; Neuroendocrine; Breast Neoplasms; Diagnostic Imaging
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