Giant Merkel cell carcinoma of the left arm. Case report

Ann Ital Chir. 2009 Nov-Dec;80(6):489-92.

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare tumor of dermal origin generally found in sun exposed skin. We report the case of a woman of 76 years old presenting a large vascularized Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) of the left arm lateral to the elbow joint, infiltrating the muscolo-fascial plane who was treated with surgical therapy and post operative radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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