Small-cell cancer of the breast: what is the optimal treatment? A report and review of outcomes.

Introduction Primary small-cell cancer of the breast, also known as oat cell carcinoma or neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast, is a rare disorder with only a few cases reported in the literature since its first description by Wade et al in 1983. Little is known on the optimal treatment and outcomes and a wide variety of treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have been used with different outcomes.