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Merkel cell carcinoma: an aggressive neoplasm.

C K Datta1, C B Mendoza

  • 1United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, USA.

The West Virginia Medical Journal
|June 3, 1999
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This case report details a rare Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) of the skin, presenting as a thigh mass and inguinal lymph node involvement. Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including surgery and radiation, are crucial for this aggressive cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), also known as trabecular carcinoma or cutaneous small cell undifferentiated carcinoma (CSCUC), is a rare and aggressive skin cancer.
  • Early detection and prompt treatment are critical due to its unfavorable prognosis and high risk of metastasis.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a palpable, non-tender mass on the right upper thigh and a significantly enlarged right inguinal lymph node.
  • Microscopic examination of the thigh lesion and inguinal lymph node biopsy confirmed the presence of Merkel cell carcinoma.

Findings:

  • Immunoperoxidase stains were utilized to confirm the diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma in both the primary skin lesion and the metastatic lymph node.
  • The findings highlight the potential for MCC to present initially as a thigh mass with regional lymph node involvement.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare skin malignancies in the differential diagnosis of unexplained masses and lymphadenopathy.
  • The standard treatment of wide local excision with adequate margins followed by radiation therapy is recommended for optimal patient outcomes in MCC.