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High-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the corpus uteri

MedGen UID:
1664315
Concept ID:
C4751234
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: High-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of corpus uteri; high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the corpus uteri; High-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the uterine corpus; high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the uterine corpus; Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of corpus uteri; Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the corpus uteri; poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the corpus uteri; poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium; Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium
SNOMED CT: Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of corpus uteri (773774000); High-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of corpus uteri (773774000)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0016269
Orphanet: ORPHA213731

Definition

An extremely rare aggressive primary uterine neoplasm, originating from neuroendocrine cells scattered within the endometrium. Macroscopic characteristics are a bulky frequently polypoid mass with abundant necrosis located in the uterus. Histological characteristics are rosette-like and cord-like structures consisting of small rounded cells with oval nuclei and scarce cytoplasm. Patients often present with dysfunctional uterine bleeding, pelvic or abdominal mass and abdominal pain, especially in later stages of the disease. Symptomatic metastatic spread or symptoms related to a paraneoplastic syndrome such as retinopathy or Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH production may be associated. [from SNOMEDCT_US]

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  • CROGVHigh-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the corpus uteri

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