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Merkel Cell Carcinoma With Lymph Node Metastasis: A Case Emphasizing Early Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Management
Azalea Guadalupe Altamirano De La Cruz1, Christian Daniel Orozco Velazco1, Abraham Ramírez Saavedra2
1Internal Medicine, Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) General Zone Hospital No. 8, Ensenada, MEX.
Cureus
|September 17, 2025
Summary
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin cancer with high metastatic potential. Early diagnosis and prompt management are crucial for improving patient outcomes in this challenging neuroendocrine tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer with a high propensity for metastasis.
- Its incidence is rising due to an aging population, immunosenescence, and increased UV exposure.
- Key risk factors include advanced age, immunosuppression, and UV radiation exposure, with Merkel cell polyomavirus implicated in etiology.

