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ReviewCancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)2024

Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Breast: Current Insights and Future Directions.

Lei Jiang, Xinyuan Pan, Zhiqiang Lang

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Review in Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Lei JiangDepartment of Pathology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Xinyuan PanDepartment of Pathology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China.ORCID 0009-0008-1776-4396
Zhiqiang LangDepartment of Pathology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe breast neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) represent a heterogeneous group of tumors and account for less than 1% of all NENs. The 5th edition of the WHO Classification of Breast Tumors in 2019 introduced a more stringent definition for breast NENs including neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) (G1, G2) and neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) (small cell carcinoma, large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma). While the diagnostic criteria and treatment of breast NENs still have some unsolved issues.

objectiveWe aim to discuss the diagnosis, treatment progress, existing problems, and future development direction of breast NENs.

methodsWe provide a comprehensive review and evaluation of the diagnostic criteria, pathological features, utilization of immunohistochemical markers, molecular characteristics, pathogenesis, clinical significance, treatment options for breast NENs.

results(1) Under the new definition, "pure" breast NENs are extremely rare. (2) Breast NETs are graded according to Nottingham grading System. Grading criteria utilized in other systems for NENs, such as mitotic count, ki67 proliferation index, and necrosis, have not been applied to breast NENs. (3) The WHO has not yet acknowledged the existence of NET G3 clearly. (4) The expression of NE markers may differ in breast NECs. (5) The treatment of breast NENs is still based on IBCs-NST, and without any difference from invasive carcinoma with NE features. (6) The prognosis of breast NENs remains unclear, while the prognosis for NECs is significantly poorer than invasive breast carcinomas of no special type (IBCs-NST) has been confirmed.

conclusionStrict adherence to criteria is the key to correctly diagnose breast NENs with the exclusion of metastasis from other sites. Further exploration is required to determine the tissue origin of breast NENs and understand the pathogenesis. Efforts are still needed to establish unified diagnostic criteria and a unique diagnosis and treatment consensus for breast NENs.

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Breast NeoplasmsNeuroendocrine TumorsBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, NeuroendocrineFemaleHumansPrognosisBiomarkers, Tumordiagnosismanagementneuroendocrine neoplasms of the breastreview

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PMID39585672
PMCPMC11587905

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