Abstract:Small cell neuroendocrine carcinomas of tonsil are extremely rare cancers and only a few cases have been reported till date. They carry a poor prognosis. Paraneoplastic syndromes like SIADH, Cushing’s syndrome and Eaton-Lambert myasthenic syndrome can be found associated with these carcinomas. The tumor can metastasize to liver, lungs, bone, brain and skin. A 70-year-old male presented with a 2-month history of pain in throat which was moderate to severe in intensity and intermittent. Local examination… Show more
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