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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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01-09-2018 | Clinical Report

Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Rare Nasopharyngeal Malignancy with Aggressive Clinical Course

Authors: Nishu Bhardwaj, Aanchal Kakkar, David Victor Kumar Irugu

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 3/2018

Abstract

Primary small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is uncommon in head and neck region, with occasional cases in nasopharynx. Distinction from other round cell tumors is imperative to ensure optimal patient management. We present a case of a 30-year-old woman who presented with a rapidly growing nasopharyngeal mass.

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Title: Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Rare Nasopharyngeal Malignancy with Aggressive Clinical Course
Authors: Nishu Bhardwaj
Aanchal Kakkar
David Victor Kumar Irugu
Publication date: 01-09-2018
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-018-1344-1

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