Markel Cell Carcinoma

Authors

  • S Wallis Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • A Durham-hall Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • N Tondon Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • TM Brotherstone Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • BM Shrestha Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.117

Abstract


Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive neuroendocrine tumour of the skin with high rate of local recurrence and distant metastatic potential leading to poor outcomes. Merkel cells are normally found as innervated clusters of cells around hair follicles in the basal layer of the epidermis and are thought to function as touch receptors. Here, we describe a case of MCC in a 71-year-old female and provide an up-to-date review of the literature pertinent to the management of MCC.

KEYWORDS: merkell cell carcinoma, diagnosis, imunohistochemistry, management.

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Published

2010-06-30

How to Cite

Wallis, S., Durham-hall, A., Tondon, N., Brotherstone, T., & Shrestha, B. (2010). Markel Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 49(178). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.117

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 178 (2010)

Section

Case Reports

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