title: Merkel cell carcinoma of the auricle.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pagella
authors.forename: Lucia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Semino
authors.forename: Sabrina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Corno
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Colombo
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Benazzo
mesh_terms: 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