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MCPyV-Negative Merkel Cell Carcinoma In Situ Associated With Immunosuppression.

Anika Mazumder¹, Pooria Khoshnoodi², Jessica Gruber³

¹Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.

The American Journal of Dermatopathology

|February 22, 2023

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Merkel cell carcinoma in situ (MCCis) is rare, especially without other skin lesions. This case suggests immunosuppression may cause MCCis through non-viral pathways, requiring similar management to invasive Merkel cell carcinoma.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology
Virology

Background:

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin cancer.
Immunosuppression is a known risk factor for MCC, often linked to Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV).
Intraepidermal MCC (MCCis) is exceptionally rare and typically occurs with other skin conditions.

Observation:

A case of MCPyV-negative MCCis developed in an immunocompromised patient.
This represents one of the few reported instances of MCCis without a coexisting neoplasm.

Findings:

The case suggests immunosuppression can induce MCCis via mechanisms independent of MCPyV.
This finding expands the understanding of MCCis pathogenesis.

Implications:

MCCis management, including prognostication, treatment, and follow-up, should mirror that of invasive MCC.
Further research is needed to elucidate non-viral pathways contributing to MCCis in immunocompromised individuals.