Merkel cell carcinoma in the nasal cavity: a case report

Merkel cell carcinoma in the nasal cavity: a case report

Merkel cell carcinoma is an aggressive dermal neoplasm of neuroendocrine origin with a predilection for the head-and-neck region in elderly patients. We present a case of Merkel cell carcinoma of the nasal fossa. Local wide excision was performed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Rhinology 1996-12, Vol.34 (4), p.247-248
Hauptverfasser: Melgarejo-Moreno, P, Hellin-Meseguer, D, Sarroca-Capell, E
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Sprache:eng
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Aged
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - surgery
Female
Humans
Nasal Cavity
Nose Neoplasms - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Merkel cell carcinoma is an aggressive dermal neoplasm of neuroendocrine origin with a predilection for the head-and-neck region in elderly patients. We present a case of Merkel cell carcinoma of the nasal fossa. Local wide excision was performed.
ISSN:0300-0729