| Literature DB >> 33709305 |
Liam Robinson1, Ciska-Mari Schouwstra1, Willie F P van Heerden2.
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Primary mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasm (MiNEN) of the head and neck region is a rare biphasic tumor with an aggressive biological behavior. This report highlights an additional case of oropharyngeal MiNEN in a 46-year-old male patient with a previous long-term smoking history. Histologic evaluation revealed a biphasic tumor infiltrating the lamina propria. The first component consisted of a classic keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma. The second component consisted of small-to-intermediate sized cells with neuroendocrine features. Synaptophysin and CD56 immunohistochemical stains confirmed neuroendocrine lineage in this component. The presence of two morphological components with neuroendocrine and nonneuroendocrine features on histologic assessment should alert the pathologist to consider a MiNEN in their case work-up.Entities:
Keywords: Biphasic tumor; Immunohistochemistry; Mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasm; Molecular pathology; Oropharynx
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Year: 2021 PMID: 33709305 PMCID: PMC8633187 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-021-01312-w
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Head Neck Pathol ISSN: 1936-055X