Primary neuroendocrine small cell carcinoma of the parotid gland: A case report and literature review

Abstract

Primary neuroendocrine small cell carcinoma of the parotid gland is a rare malignant tumor, the clinical diagnosis is difficult. This article report a primary parotid neuroendocrine small cell carcinoma which was initially diag⁃ nosed of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland and was operated, but recurred 2 years later. The artide discuss about the characteristic of this disease and review the relevant literatures.

Keywords

• Small cell carcinoma
• Neuroendocrine
• Immunohistochemistry
• Parotid gland
• Tumour