[Neuroendocrine tumors of the cervix: case study and literature review]
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[Neuroendocrine tumors of the cervix: case study and literature review]
Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumors of the cervix are rare accounting for only 0.9-1.5% of these tumors. The non-specificity of the clinical signs and the absence of a screening test delay diagnosis. Immunohistochemical and histological studies play a crucial role to confirm the diagnosis. Today, therapeutic management is difficult and prognosis is unfavorable. We report a case of neuroendocrine tumor of the cervix and we will outline the peculiarities of this rare disease.
Les carcinomes neuroendocrines du col utérin sont des carcinomes rares qui ne représentent que 0,9-1,5% des tumeurs du col. Le diagnostic est établi tardivement vu la non spécificité des signes cliniques et l'absence d'un test de dépistage. Les études immunohistochimique et histologique jouent un rôle crucial pour confirmer ce type de tumeurs. A nos jours, leurs prise en charge thérapeutique est difficile et leurs pronostic reste toujours défavorable. Nous rapportons un cas de carcinome neuroendocrine du col utérin et nous discuterons les particularités de cette entité rare.
Keywords: Neuroendocrine tumor; cervix; chemotherapy; colpohysterectomy; radiotherapy.
© Kaoutar Rais et al.
Conflict of interest statement
Les auteurs ne déclarent aucun conflit d'intérêts.
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