Neuroendocrine carcinoma arising in soft tissue: three case reports and literature review
2007
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in Soft Tissue: Three Case Reports
Sample size: 3
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Steve L Hyer, Jonathan McAleese, Clive L Harmer
Primary Institution: Royal Marsden Hospital
Conclusion
These tumours appear to have a good prognosis, and complete excision offers potentially curative treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Case 1 had a good outcome after surgery and radiotherapy.
- Case 2 showed significant tumor reduction after radiotherapy.
- Case 3 remained free of recurrence after surgery.
Takeaway
This study talks about three patients with rare tumors that started in their soft tissues, and they all did well after surgery.
Methodology
Case reports and literature review.
Limitations
The rarity of the cases limits generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Three patients: one 43-year-old man, one 79-year-old woman, and one 61-year-old man.
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