[Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin].

Authors:
  • FSF Sias
    F Sias
  • RLR Loi
    R Loi
  • LSL Secci
    L Secci
  • GPG Pisano
    G Pisano
  • EME Mura
    E Mura
  • AFA Ferreli
    A Ferreli
  • GDG M Daniele
    G M Daniele
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  • 1 June 1996
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 51  (6) , 497-500
    • PMID:8992403
Abstract
Merkel cell carcinoma is an unusual neuroendocrine tumour that arises in the derm. The case reported seemed to deserve the author's attention because of the clinical features, pathological findings and natural history (local recurrence, regional lymph node metachronous metastases, distant metastases). The authors believe that a differential diagnosis between Merkel cell carcinoma and other tumours located in the subcutaneous tissue is mandatory, in order to perform specific immunohistochemical and ultrastructural study.