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Merkel Cell Carcinoma Mimicking a Pyogenic Granuloma on the Thumb

Rafik Fanous1

  • 1Family Medicine, Stourport Medical Centre, Stourport-on-Severn, GBR.

Cureus
|January 22, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare skin cancer, can mimic benign lesions. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, even for seemingly harmless skin growths.

Keywords:
cancergranulomamccmerkle cell carcinomapyogenicsilver nitrate cauterizationskin

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