[Primary cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma (Merkel tumor). Clinical and therapeutic update apropos of 4 cases]

Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 1995;112(3):123-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The clinical and pathological features of 4 cases of cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma are reported. There are unusual malignancies mostly observed in elderly, the prognosis is poor by loco-regional aggressivity and disseminated metastases. They are diagnosed by a pathologist: ultrastructural studies and immunohistochemistry support the diagnosis. A combination of a wild local excision, node dissection and post-operative radiation is recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy