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Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma



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PubMed Search: large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma [title] cervix

Branko Perunovic, D.M.
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Definition / general
  • Rare ( < 1% of cervical carcinomas)
  • Mean age 34 years, range 21 to 62 years
  • Presents with abnormal Pap smear or vaginal bleeding
  • Aggressive behavior, similar to lung counterpart, with early metastases to regional lymph nodes and liver, lung, bone and brain (Int J Gynecol Pathol 2003;22:226)
  • Median survival < 2 years
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Microscopic (histologic) description
  • Defined as moderate to severe nuclear atypia, neuroendocrine differentiation with cells larger than typical small cell carcinoma
  • Insular, trabecular, glandular and solid growth patterns
  • Usually eosinophilic cytoplasmic granules, > 10 MF/10 HPF and extensive necrosis
  • Angiolymphatic invasion
  • Often with adjacent adenocarcinoma in situ
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