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
PubMed
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.