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Hanan Bailal1, Fadoua Jebrouni1, Kaouthar Khater1
1Medical Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University of Oujda, Oujda, MAR.
Abstract:
Neuroendocrine-differentiated breast carcinoma is an uncommon and challenging subtype of breast cancer, with aggressive clinical behavior. Owing to the limited number of reported cases and the lack of standardized treatment guidelines, its clinical presentation, natural history, and optimal management remain poorly defined, particularly in the metastatic setting. Herein, we report the case of a 66-year-old woman who was referred to our department for the management of a de novo metastatic small-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast.
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