Merkel cell carcinoma of the auricle.
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare malignant tumor of the skin. The face and extremities are the most common locations. We present a case of Merkel cell carcinoma of the auricle in a 93-year-old man subsequently treated with surgery and radiotherapy. The clinical features, prognosis, and treatment of the Merkel cell carcinoma are discussed.
Pagella
Fabio
F
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Semino
Lucia
L
Corno
Sabrina
S
Colombo
Andrea
A
Benazzo
Marco
M
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D004431:Ear, External / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male