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Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin (Merke's cell carcinoma)
Author(s) -
Alexiou G.,
PapadopoulouAlexiou M.,
Karakousis C. P.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930270108
Subject(s) - medicine , merkel cell carcinoma , neuroendocrine carcinoma , carcinoma , nodule (geology) , neoplasm , pathology , primary tumor , lymphatic system , oncology , metastasis , cancer , paleontology , biology
Abstract Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin (Merkel's cell carcinoma) is a rare tumor. Until recently 86 patients with this tumor have been described. Two cases of this tumor are presented. This neoplasm has a high propensity for lymphatic as well as hematogenous metastases. It presents as a dermal or subcutaneous nodule. Awareness of this condition may lead to earlier diagnosis and improved survival.