A Case of Poorly Differentiated Large-Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cecum: A Rare Malignancy, with Review of the Literature
Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) are rare tumors that can arise anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. They often present in advanced stage and portend a poor prognosis when compared to adenocarcinomas of the same stage. Characterization of these tumors is best accomplished...
Main Authors: | Andrew T. Mertz, Michelle A. Ojemuyiwa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2016-12-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/452655 |
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