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Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Primary cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma
Definitions
- Rare neuroendocrine carcinoma with aggressive behavior arising from Merkel cells mechanoreceptors in stratum basale layer of epidermis
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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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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Primary cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma
Definitions
- 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
