title: Merkel cell tumour of the finger.
abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare primary neuroendocrine tumour. Biologically aggressive, it may be difficult to treat. We report a case of MCC on the dorsal base of the left second finger and we discuss its treatment and prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Institut de la Main, Paris, France. cristina.spalvieri@fastwebnet.it
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Spalvieri
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Brunelli
authors.forename: Claude Christophe
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Bachmeyer
mesh_terms: D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005385:Fingers / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy