A Rare Case of Large-Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Metastasizing to the Brain: A Case Report

一例罕见的大细胞神经内分泌癌脑转移病例报告

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Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) encompass a diverse spectrum of neoplasms that can originate from various sites, including the gastrointestinal tract. Brain metastases from neuroendocrine tumors, while rare, present significant clinical challenges. In this case report, we present the unique instance of a 50-year-old female with a history of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor who manifested left-sided weakness, tremors, and recurrent focal convulsions. Initial imaging scans revealed a lesion in the right parietal lobe, which was surgically excised and diagnosed as a metastatic large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Post-surgery, the patient's condition stabilized, but she was subsequently advised to chemotherapy. This case underscores the infrequency of brain metastases in the context of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, underscoring the need for comprehensive screening in such scenarios. Given the aggressive nature of neuroendocrine carcinomas and their propensity to disseminate to the brain, early detection and intervention are crucial. Our rare case also underscores the importance of distinguishing high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas, which necessitate intensive management, from less aggressive NETs and other metastatic neoplasms that have different treatment approaches.

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