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Thymic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma – a rare and aggressive tumor: a case report

Authors: Efared Boubacar, Gabrielle Atsame-Ebang, Sani Rabiou, Ammor Fatimazahra, Asmae Mazti, Ibrahim S. Sidibé, Layla Tahiri, Nawal Hammas, Ouadnouni Yassine, Smahi Mohamed, Chbani Laila, El Fatemi Hinde

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

Neuroendocrine tumors are a large group of tumors with a wide spectrum of behavior, affecting mainly the digestive system and the lung. The thymus is very rarely affected.

Case presentation

A 28-year-old Arab woman presented with chronic chest pain and dyspnea. A computed tomography scan showed a huge anterior mediastinal mass invading neighboring structures. A mediastinotomy was performed with biopsies of the mass. Pathological findings were consistent with a thymic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.

Conclusions

The occurrence of a large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma in the thymus, especially in young people, is extremely rare. In this current report, we discuss the clinicopathological issues of this rare tumor according to recent literature data.

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Title: Thymic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma – a rare and aggressive tumor: a case report
Authors: Efared Boubacar
Gabrielle Atsame-Ebang
Sani Rabiou
Ammor Fatimazahra
Asmae Mazti
Ibrahim S. Sidibé
Layla Tahiri
Nawal Hammas
Ouadnouni Yassine
Smahi Mohamed
Chbani Laila
El Fatemi Hinde
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1331-2

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Thymic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma – a rare and aggressive tumor: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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