title: Merkel cell carcinoma of the scrotum.
abstract: We report a rare case of Merkel cell carcinoma arising from the scrotal skin of an 84-year-old man. The tumor was treated by wide, local excision and radiation. The man died due to extensive metastatic disease 16 months after his surgery. The natural history, histology, and pathogenesis of Merkel cell carcinoma are discussed briefly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Best
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Metcalfe
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: G K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Nguyen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005834:Genital Neoplasms, Male / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy