Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Cheek. Issue 3 (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sisti, Andrea; Brandi, Cesare; Grimaldi, Luca; Pica Alfieri, Edoardo; Cuomo, Roberto; Zerini, Irene; Nisi, Giuseppe
• Is Part Of: Journal of craniofacial surgery. Volume 29:Issue 3(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: Case report -- Merkel cell carcinoma -- skin cancer -- surgical treatment; Facial bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skull -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.52
• DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004320
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-2275

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer with a neuroendocrine phenotype. Here, the authors reported a case of MCC, presented as a rapidly growing, asymptomatic, erythematous nodule measuring 3.8 cm × 2.8 cm in diameter on the right cheek of an 85-year-old Caucasian woman. After resection of the nodule, the defect was repaired with cutaneous graft taken from the supraclavicular area and healed uneventfully. Histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of MCC.