title: Merkel cell carcinoma - Beast with two Backs.
abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma of cutaneous and mucosal origin shows many differences like in origin, etiology, anatomical site, prognosis etc. This communication focuses briefly on the differences between mucosal MCC and cutaneous MCC.
authors.affiliation: Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune 411018, India. Electronic address: dr_apg1@yahoo.co.in.
authors.forename: Anjali P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Ganjre
authors.affiliation: Dept of Oral Pathology in Vyas Dental College and Hospital, Jodhpur, India.
authors.forename: Neeta
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bagul
authors.affiliation: Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune 411018, India.
authors.forename: Gargi
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sarode
mesh_terms: D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Cutaneous MCC; Merkel cell carcinoma; Mucosal MCC; Neuroendocrine tumors