Clinical, dermoscopic and histological features of a Merkel cell carcinoma of the hand

doi:10.3315/jdcr.2013.1129

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Research Article | Volume 7 Issue 1 (None, 2013) | Pages 15 - 17

Clinical, dermoscopic and histological features of a Merkel cell carcinoma of the hand

Massimiliano Scalvenzi

Franco Palmisano

Gennaro Ilardi

Silvia Varricchio

Claudia Costa

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Open Access

DOI : 10.3315/jdcr.2013.1129

PMID : PMC3622509

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Dec. 30, 2012

Published

March 30, 2013

Abstract

Background:Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and typically aggressive form of skin cancer. The benign appearance of the tumor usually on exposed skin parts, contrasting with its extensive microscopic invasion, can delay timely diagnosis.Mainobservations:We report a case of a 71-year-old man with a slowly progressive nodule on the left hand.Conclusion:At the dermoscopic examination, the presence of a polymorphous vascular pattern, including milky-red areas may constitute an additional clinical clue to accurately diagnose this rare tumor. Clinical, dermoscopic and histological features are discussed.

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Dermoscopy

Merkel cell carcinoma

Skin cancer

Neuroendocrine carcinoma

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