Primary Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Left Tonsillar Fossa: A Case Report

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Authors

Jake Sims, Beaumont Health Resident
Trevor Belavek, Michigan State University Medical Student
Shant Korkigian, Beaumont Health

Description

Introduction Rare cases of primary neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC) have been reported in some head and neck structures such as the lingual tonsil, larynx, and major salivary glands.1 However, we report a primary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the tonsillar fossa which has not been previously reported. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) as a high-grade, poorly differentiated tumor, with >20 mitotic counts per high power field (HPF) and a Ki-67 index of >20%

Publication Date

5-2022

Keywords

tonsillar lesions

Disciplines

Otolaryngology

Recommended Citation

Sims J, Belavek T, Korkigian S. Primary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of left tonsillar fossa: a Case report. Poster presented at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills 2022 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2022 May; Farmington Hills, MI.

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2022 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 2022.