[Merkel cell carcinoma]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 2004 Apr;27(4):432-6. doi: 10.1016/s0181-5512(04)96159-1.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma is a neuroendocrine tumor of the skin, originating from neuroendocrine cells. A case report of Merkel cell carcinoma, discovered in a 77-Year-old woman, was diagnosed and confirmed on a biopsy. Diagnostic and therapeutic orientations of this unusual but malignant tumor are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / ultrastructure
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / ultrastructure