Primary merkel cell carcinoma clinically presenting as deep oedematous mass of the groin

Primary merkel cell carcinoma clinically presenting as deep oedematous mass of the groin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a relatively rare, polyomavirus associated, primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin which is usually arising from dermal skin layers. However, the origin of MCC in the subcutaneous tissue is debatable. We report a 58-yearold fe...

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Main Authors: Gambichler T, Kobus S, Kreuter A, Wieland U, Stücker M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/15/6/274

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