Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma with nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis: A case report

Abstract

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is occasionally found in patients with carcinoma (lung or gastrointestinal) or debilitating diseases. Definite diagnosis of NBTE should be performed by autopsy. It is difficult to diagnose NBTE if patients have no clinical signs of thromboembolism. Here, we present a case of primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma with NBTE as proven by autopsy.

Keywords

• Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis
• Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma