Implantation of ~(125)I Seeds Combined with CE Regimen in the Treatment of a Patient with Metastatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and the Literature Review

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of implantation of 125I seeds combined with CE regimen in the treatment of a patient with metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma.Methods A patient with metastatic micro-neuroendocrine carcinoma received implantation of 125I seeds into tumors under the guidance of CT,and then was treated with CE regimen and the relative literature was reviewed.Results The symptoms of the patient was relieved 1 month after treatment,CT scanning in month 1,6 and 20 showed that the tumour shrinked significantly and there was no recurrence or transfer.Conclusion Implantation of 125I seeds combined with CE regimen is a safe and feasible regimen for patients with inoperable metastatic micro-neuroendocrine carcinoma with satisfactary results.