Open AccessMerkel Cell Carcinoma on the Forearm: A Case Report and Literature Review
Author(s) -
Yaqi Tan,
Fei Qi,
Amin Yao,
Yankun Zhang,
Xiuying Zhang
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.73
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 1178-7015
DOI - 10.2147/ccid.s361844
Subject(s) - merkel cell carcinoma , imiquimod , medicine , dermatology , head and neck , radiation therapy , carcinoma , surgery , pathology
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous growth with aggressive nature. It mostly affects on the head and neck of white men aged 65 years old and immunosuppressed patients. Limited cases were reported in Asian patients. Loco-regional metastases with the regional lymph nodes involvement were common. The treatment methods include complete surgical excision and radiotherapy. Topical imiquimod and biologics are promising therapies. Here, we present a case of MCC occurring in a 76-year-old Chinese woman.