Merkel-cell carcinoma of the skin

Three cases of Merkel-cell carcinoma of the skin have been presented. The need for a correct clinical and histologic diagnosis has been highlighted. Rapid widespread growth of the tumor occurs when surgical treatment is delayed. Immunohistochemistry is essential for accurate differential diagnosis.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 1992-04, Vol.89 (4), p.751-754
Hauptverfasser:	BORTOLANI, A, BARISONI, D, COLOMBARI, R, FURLAN, S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - chemistry Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - pathology Dermatology Diagnosis, Differential Facial Neoplasms - chemistry Facial Neoplasms - pathology Female Humans Immunohistochemistry Medical sciences Middle Aged Skin Neoplasms - chemistry Skin Neoplasms - pathology Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
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Zusammenfassung:	Three cases of Merkel-cell carcinoma of the skin have been presented. The need for a correct clinical and histologic diagnosis has been highlighted. Rapid widespread growth of the tumor occurs when surgical treatment is delayed. Immunohistochemistry is essential for accurate differential diagnosis.
ISSN:	0032-1052 1529-4242
DOI:	10.1097/00006534-199204000-00030