Case Reports in Pathology (Jan 2016)

Diffuse Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia: Report of Two Cases

  • Cevriye Cansız Ersöz,
  • Ayten Kayı Cangır,
  • Serpil Dizbay Sak

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3419725
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2016

Abstract

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Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is a rare pulmonary disorder characterised by a proliferation of neuroendocrine cells within the lung. It is believed that a minority of the patients with DIPNECH can develop carcinoid tumors. Here, we report two new cases of DIPNECH with coexisting carcinoid tumors.