A Fatal Case of Large Cell Neuroendocrine Lung Cancer Metastatic to the Brain: A Case Report
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- DOI: 10.7759/cureus.4728
A Fatal Case of Large Cell Neuroendocrine Lung Cancer Metastatic to the Brain: A Case Report
Abstract
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is part of lung neuroendocrine tumors. LCNEC represents an extremely rare entity with aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. Primary surgery is the mainstream of treatment, although it is rarely amenable due to local or systemic tumor metastasis at the time of the diagnosis. We present a case report of a female patient diagnosed with large cell neuroendocrine lung cancer metastatic to the brain. Noting the low incidence of the disease, the lack of relevant clinical data has resulted in a challenge in diagnosis and management.
Keywords: brain metastasis; large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma; palliative radiation.
Conflict of interest statement
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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