Clinical characteristics of small cell carcinoma of the breast

  • Authors:
    • Noriaki Sadanaga
    • Satoko Okada
    • Satoko Shiotani
    • Masaru Morita
    • Yoshihiro Kakeji
    • Kaoru Kitamura
    • Sadafumi Tamiya
    • Keizo Sugimachi
    • Yoshihiko Maehara
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  • Published online on: April 1, 2008     https://doi.org/10.3892/or.19.4.981
  • Pages: 981-985
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Abstract

Primary small cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare tumor of which less than 40 cases have been reported in the literature. Because of its rarity, its biological and clinical characteristics are still not fully understood and, to date, no standard therapy has been developed. Here, we present a case and a review of the literature regarding this cancer, focusing on clinicopathological findings and treatment. Primary small cell carcinoma of the breast differs from more common types of breast cancer in its biological features. It is anticipated that an improved understanding of the clinical characteristics of this tumor will result in the development of new therapeutic modalities, which would improve its prognosis.

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Sadanaga N, Okada S, Shiotani S, Morita M, Kakeji Y, Kitamura K, Tamiya S, Sugimachi K and Maehara Y: Clinical characteristics of small cell carcinoma of the breast. Oncol Rep 19: 981-985, 2008
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Sadanaga, N., Okada, S., Shiotani, S., Morita, M., Kakeji, Y., Kitamura, K. ... Maehara, Y. (2008). Clinical characteristics of small cell carcinoma of the breast. Oncology Reports, 19, 981-985. https://doi.org/10.3892/or.19.4.981
MLA
Sadanaga, N., Okada, S., Shiotani, S., Morita, M., Kakeji, Y., Kitamura, K., Tamiya, S., Sugimachi, K., Maehara, Y."Clinical characteristics of small cell carcinoma of the breast". Oncology Reports 19.4 (2008): 981-985.
Chicago
Sadanaga, N., Okada, S., Shiotani, S., Morita, M., Kakeji, Y., Kitamura, K., Tamiya, S., Sugimachi, K., Maehara, Y."Clinical characteristics of small cell carcinoma of the breast". Oncology Reports 19, no. 4 (2008): 981-985. https://doi.org/10.3892/or.19.4.981