Vaginal Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Case Report

Tohar Lev^1, , Electra Korn¹, Lisa Turri² and Nicholas Tarricone¹

¹Department of OBGYN, Mount Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside, NY

²Optum Health, Baldwin, NY

Cite this paper:
Tohar Lev, Electra Korn, Lisa Turri and Nicholas Tarricone. Vaginal Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Case Report. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2024; 12(8):127-130. doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-12-8-6

Abstract

We report a case of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the vagina treated with primary resection with positive margins and subsequent chemoradiation. This rare case highlights the importance of a thorough gynecologic exam, full evaluation for any and all abnormal findings, and a comprehensive care team.

Keywords:
Vaginal tumor small cell carcinoma vaginal mass

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