title: Merkel cell carcinoma of the eyelid: a report of two new cases and a review of the literature.
abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma is a cutaneous neoplasm that rarely occurs in the eyelid. The tumor has an aggressive nature with high local recurrence and metastases rates. Early diagnosis and prompt complete excision with frozen section monitoring of margins are recommended.
authors.affiliation: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, MD.
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Cummings
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged