Neuroendocrine tumor of the common bile duct: A case report of extremely rare cause for obstructive jaundice

Abstract Common Bile Duct is extremely rare site for primary Neuroendocrine tumors. WHO classification categorized neuroendocrine neoplasms of digestive tract into three subtypes: well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma and mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma. The etiology of developing NET in the bile duct tissues is unknown but it is related to chronic inflammation with subsequent metaplasia. Surgical resection is the mainstay of the treatment. Postoperative chemotherapy using cisplatin and etoposide showed promising results. Article type: Case Report Keywords: Neuroendocrine