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Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin arising from the post aural region

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. Kacker ,
A. Thaker ,
M. Singh  and
S. Bahadur
A. Kacker
Affiliation:
Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi 110029.
A. Thaker
Affiliation:
Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi 110029.
M. Singh
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi 110029.
S. Bahadur*
Affiliation:
Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi 110029.
*
Dr S. Bahadur, Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi 110029. India.
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Abstract

Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin is an uncommon neoplasm. A case of one such tumour in the head and neck region is being presented. This case is the youngest known patient. The literature has been reviewed. The current concepts in diagnosis and management of this tumour are discussed.

Keywords

Skin neoplasmsExternal earNeuroendocrinology
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 3 , March 1992 , pp. 258 - 260
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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