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[Merkel cell carcinoma. On one case].

M Cires Bezanilla¹, C I González, F J Jiménez

¹Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital García Orcoyen, Estella 31200, Spain. mcires@gmail.com

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An 86-year-old woman was diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare neuroendocrine skin cancer. Despite surgical removal, metastatic disease led to rapid deterioration and death within a year.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Dermatology
Pathology

Background:

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.

Observation:

An 86-year-old female presented with a rapidly growing, asymptomatic thigh mass.
Physical examination revealed a 5 cm, indurated, mobile, reddish tumor with a rough surface.

Findings:

Histopathological analysis confirmed primary cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma (Merkel cell carcinoma).
Staging revealed para-aortic, iliac, and femoral lymphadenopathy with lower extremity edema.
The patient experienced progressive deterioration and died within one year post-diagnosis.

Implications:

This case highlights the aggressive nature of Merkel cell carcinoma, even in its primary cutaneous form.
The presence of extensive metastatic disease at diagnosis significantly impacts prognosis.
Multidisciplinary management involving surgery, oncology, and imaging is essential for staging and treatment planning.