A thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report

Yaldiz S., Yaldiz D., Tulay C. M., Işisağ A.

Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, cilt.25, sa.4, ss.659-662, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2017
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2017.13759
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.659-662
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Gastrointestinal bleeding, Thymic carcinoma, Thymus
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Neuroendocrine carcinomas of the thymus are rare clinical entities, which can be complicated by endocrine abnormalities. These tumors are frequently associated with ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone production giving rise to Cushing's syndrome. Herein, we describe a 23-year-old male case with upper gastrointestinal bleeding as the initial presentation of a thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma. This case was reported due to its extremely exceptional occurrence.