Abstract
Mammary carcinoid is an uncommon neoplasm. It accounts for approximately 5 per cent of all breast carcinomas. It is well-known that neuroendocrine elements can be demonstrated in ductal and lobular carcinoma. However, it is still controversial whether mammary carcinoid tumors should be considered a distinct clinical entity or be treated as a variant of conventional breast carcinoma. Differentiating these lesions from benign lesions such as epithelial hyperplasia and papillomas can be challenging at times. We present a case of neuroendocrine tumor of the breast.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 185-187 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Surgeon |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery