title: Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Axilla and Adrenal Gland: A Case Report with Imaging and Pathologic Findings.
abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. MCC is characterized by a high incidence of locoregional recurrence, and distant metastasis, and often requires short-term follow-up after treatment. In this present paper, we describe a rare case of MCC, which presented as a palpable axillary mass and an incidental adrenal mass, and report on the ultrasonography, computed tomography, and (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography findings. The patient underwent surgery and adjuvant radiation therapy. Seven months after the initial diagnosis, distant metastasis was detected during a follow-up examination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Soo Heui
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Baek
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun Kyung
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: WooGyeong
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Suk Jung
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hye Jin
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Baek
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Seung Ho
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yedaun
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 614-735, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Young Mi
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Park