title: Merkel cell carcinoma.
abstract: A case of Merkel cell carcinoma of the cheek is described, highlighting the clinical behaviour, diagnosis and management of this uncommon tumour.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Altman
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Mahaffey
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000473:pathology; D002610:Cheek / Q000473:pathology; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local