Merkel cell carcinoma of the abdominal wall

Indian Dermatol Online J. 2015 Jul-Aug;6(4):269-73. doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.160262.

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma also known as neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin is a very rare skin tumor. It commonly presents in the old age and the common sites are head, neck and extremities. The diagnosis requires histopathological examination with immunohistochemical correlation. We report a case of Merkel cell carcinoma stage IIIB with bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy that on FNAB showed metastatic deposits of the tumor.

Keywords: Immunohistochemistry; Merkel cell carcinoma; Merkel cell polyoma virus.

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  • Case Reports