Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium, a rare aggressive tumor

Authors

• Khalil E. Rajab, PO Box 26752, Adliya, Bahrain. Tel. +973 17729408 / +973 39608908. E-mail: yonrajab{at}batelco.com.bh
• Amarjit K. Sandhu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain.
• Ashok Malik, Department of Pathology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain.
• Mangala S. Rajeswari, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain.

Abstract

This is a report of a young infertile woman with a history of 8 years amenorrhea, who presented with history of vaginal bleeding of 2 months duration. Investigations revealed a small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium, which penetrated half of the thickness of uterine wall. We have described the clinical progress and management of this rare and highly malignant cancer. A review of the pathological types and behavior of clear cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is presented.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1130

Last Page

1132

Recommended Citation

Rajab, Khalil E.; Sandhu, Amarjit K.; Malik, Ashok; and Rajeswari, Mangala S. (2005) "Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium, a rare aggressive tumor," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 26: Iss. 7, Article 20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3048