title: Merkel cell carcinoma of the vulva.
abstract: We present the clinical, histopathologic, and ultrastructural features of a primary vulvar Merkel cell carcinoma. This tumor appears to have a more aggressive behavior than those at other anatomic sites. A review of reported cases is presented. Preoperative evaluation and the role of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy in the management of these tumors are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Reproductive Biology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Loret de Mola
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Hudock
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Steinetz
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Macfee
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Abdul-Karim
mesh_terms: D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000556:secondary; D008875:Middle Aged; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery