Rare neuroendocrine carcinoma with aggressive behavior arising from Merkel cells mechanoreceptors in stratum basale layer of epidermis
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Selected References
Emge DA et al: Updates on Merkel cell carcinoma. Dermatol Clin. 37(4):489-503, 2019
Xue Y et al: Merkel cell carcinoma review. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 33(1):39-52, 2019
Nguyen AH et al: Clinical features and treatment of vulvar Merkel cell carcinoma: a systematic review. Gynecol Oncol Res Pract. 4:2, 2017
Jońska-Gmyrek J et al: [Merkel cell carcinoma of the vulva - case report and the literature review.] Ginekol Pol. 84(5):385-9, 2013
Iavazzo C et al: Vulvar merkel carcinoma: a case report. Case Rep Med. 2011:546972, 2011
Albores-Saavedra J et al: Merkel cell carcinoma demographics, morphology, and survival based on 3870 cases: a population based study. J Cutan Pathol. 37(1):20-7, 2010
Sheikh ZA et al: Neuroendocrine tumor of vulva: a case report and review of literature. J Cancer Res Ther. 6(3):365-6, 2010
Mohit M et al: Merkel cell carcinoma of the vulva. Saudi Med J. 30(5):717-8, 2009
Zucchi S: Merkel cell carcinoma: case report and literature review, from a remote region of France. Rural Remote Health. 9(1):1072, 2009
Khoury-Collado F et al: Merkel cell carcinoma of the Bartholin's gland. Gynecol Oncol. 97(3):928-31, 2005
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Primary cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma
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Rare neuroendocrine carcinoma with aggressive behavior arising from Merkel cells mechanoreceptors in stratum basale layer of epidermis
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Emge DA et al: Updates on Merkel cell carcinoma. Dermatol Clin. 37(4):489-503, 2019
Xue Y et al: Merkel cell carcinoma review. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 33(1):39-52, 2019
Nguyen AH et al: Clinical features and treatment of vulvar Merkel cell carcinoma: a systematic review. Gynecol Oncol Res Pract. 4:2, 2017
Jońska-Gmyrek J et al: [Merkel cell carcinoma of the vulva - case report and the literature review.] Ginekol Pol. 84(5):385-9, 2013
Iavazzo C et al: Vulvar merkel carcinoma: a case report. Case Rep Med. 2011:546972, 2011
Albores-Saavedra J et al: Merkel cell carcinoma demographics, morphology, and survival based on 3870 cases: a population based study. J Cutan Pathol. 37(1):20-7, 2010
Sheikh ZA et al: Neuroendocrine tumor of vulva: a case report and review of literature. J Cancer Res Ther. 6(3):365-6, 2010
Mohit M et al: Merkel cell carcinoma of the vulva. Saudi Med J. 30(5):717-8, 2009
Zucchi S: Merkel cell carcinoma: case report and literature review, from a remote region of France. Rural Remote Health. 9(1):1072, 2009
Khoury-Collado F et al: Merkel cell carcinoma of the Bartholin's gland. Gynecol Oncol. 97(3):928-31, 2005
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