[Merkel cell carcinoma: primary cutaneous neuroendocrine tumor]

Rev Med Interne. 1996;17(12):1025-8. doi: 10.1016/s0248-8663(97)80847-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma is a neuroendocrine primitive tumor of the skin. We report a case who develops node and visceral metastasis, and dead. The clinical presentation, diagnosis, histology, immunocytochemistry, treatment and prognosis of this tumor will be discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / mortality
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Skin Neoplasms* / mortality
  • Skin Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / therapy