Large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis: A case report
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the lung is a rare, high-grade malignancy within the spectrum of pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors, characterized by aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. LCNEC commonly metastasizes to the liver, bone, and adrenal glands, with brain metastasis occurrin...
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| author | Aalok Kumar Yadav, MD Amrit Bhusal, MBBS Tek Nath Yogi, MBBS Santoshi Yadav, MBBS Bhupendra Prasad Yadav, MD Pathology |
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| description | Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the lung is a rare, high-grade malignancy within the spectrum of pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors, characterized by aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. LCNEC commonly metastasizes to the liver, bone, and adrenal glands, with brain metastasis occurring in 10-20% of cases. Hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis, however, is infrequent and its pathophysiology remains poorly understood. Advanced imaging, including CT and MRI, plays a critical role in identifying both primary tumors and atypical metastatic patterns, such as hemorrhage, which complicates diagnosis and treatment planning. The presence of hemorrhagic brain metastases suggests tumor-induced vascular disruption, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully elucidated. We report a case of a-56-year-old female presented with progressive cough, hemoptysis, and weight loss, was diagnosed with LCNEC. Imaging revealed a left upper lobe mass with central necrosis, bronchial involvement, and lymph node enlargement. Contrast-enhanced brain MRI identified multiple cerebral metastases, one of which demonstrated hemorrhagic transformation, a rare complication in LCNEC, which was confirmed by histological examination by staining positive for neuroendocrine markers like chromogranin A and synaptophysin. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and advanced imaging in the management of LCNEC, especially in cases with CNS involvement. However, further research into the molecular and vascular mechanisms of hemorrhagic transformation in LCNEC could inform therapeutic strategies for patients with advanced disease. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c63bbac4b3194e7380c18b45f5b4fce62025-07-13T04:54:04ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-09-0120946794689Large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis: A case reportAalok Kumar Yadav, MD0Amrit Bhusal, MBBS1Tek Nath Yogi, MBBS2Santoshi Yadav, MBBS3Bhupendra Prasad Yadav, MD Pathology4Department of Radiology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Kathmandu, NepalDepartment of Radio-Diagnostics and Imaging, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal; Corresponding author.Department of Radio-diagnostics and Imaging, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, NepalDepartment of Medicine, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Kathmandu, NepalDepartment of Pathology, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, NepalLarge cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the lung is a rare, high-grade malignancy within the spectrum of pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors, characterized by aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. LCNEC commonly metastasizes to the liver, bone, and adrenal glands, with brain metastasis occurring in 10-20% of cases. Hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis, however, is infrequent and its pathophysiology remains poorly understood. Advanced imaging, including CT and MRI, plays a critical role in identifying both primary tumors and atypical metastatic patterns, such as hemorrhage, which complicates diagnosis and treatment planning. The presence of hemorrhagic brain metastases suggests tumor-induced vascular disruption, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully elucidated. We report a case of a-56-year-old female presented with progressive cough, hemoptysis, and weight loss, was diagnosed with LCNEC. Imaging revealed a left upper lobe mass with central necrosis, bronchial involvement, and lymph node enlargement. Contrast-enhanced brain MRI identified multiple cerebral metastases, one of which demonstrated hemorrhagic transformation, a rare complication in LCNEC, which was confirmed by histological examination by staining positive for neuroendocrine markers like chromogranin A and synaptophysin. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and advanced imaging in the management of LCNEC, especially in cases with CNS involvement. However, further research into the molecular and vascular mechanisms of hemorrhagic transformation in LCNEC could inform therapeutic strategies for patients with advanced disease.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325005485Brain metastasisHemorrhagic transformationImmunohistochemistryNeuroendocrine tumorLung cancer |
| spellingShingle | Aalok Kumar Yadav, MD Amrit Bhusal, MBBS Tek Nath Yogi, MBBS Santoshi Yadav, MBBS Bhupendra Prasad Yadav, MD Pathology Large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis: A case report Radiology Case Reports Brain metastasis Hemorrhagic transformation Immunohistochemistry Neuroendocrine tumor Lung cancer |
| title | Large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis: A case report |
| title_full | Large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis: A case report |
| title_short | Large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis: A case report |
| title_sort | large cell neuroendocrine tumor of lung with hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis a case report |
| topic | Brain metastasis Hemorrhagic transformation Immunohistochemistry Neuroendocrine tumor Lung cancer |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325005485 |
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