Rapidly progressed neuroendocrine carcinoma in the extrahepatic bile duct: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) originating from the extrahepatic bile duct (EHBD) is very rare but is known for its aggressiveness and poor prognosis. We herein report a case of rapidly progressed NEC in the extrahepatic bile duct. Case presentation An 84-year-old man was referre...

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Main Authors: Mariko Kamiya, Naoto Yamamoto, Yuto Kamioka, Hirohide Inoue, Hirokazu Yotsumoto, Masaaki Murakawa, Toru Aoyama, Kota Washimi, Kae Kawachi, Takashi Oshima, Makoto Ueno, Norio Yukawa, Yasushi Rino, Munetaka Masuda, Soichiro Morinaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-08-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-020-00945-3