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

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 tomogra...

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Published in:	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Main 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
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2017-06-01
Subjects:	Thymus Neuroendocrine tumors Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma Pathology
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1331-2