Merkel-cell carcinoma of the skin.
Three cases of Merkel-cell carcinoma of the skin have been presented. The need for a correct clinical and histologic diagnosis has been highlighted. Rapid widespread growth of the tumor occurs when surgical treatment is delayed. Immunohistochemistry is essential for accurate differential diagnosis.
Bortolani
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A
Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Verona, Italy.
Barisoni
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D
Colombari
R
R
Furlan
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S
D000368:Aged; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology