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
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology*
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / surgery
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / ultrastructure
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Eyelid Neoplasms / pathology*
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Eyelid Neoplasms / surgery
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Eyelid Neoplasms / ultrastructure
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Female
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Humans
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Skin Neoplasms / pathology
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Skin Neoplasms / surgery
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Skin Neoplasms / ultrastructure