Merkel Cell Carcinoma of Skin-Case Report with Literature Review

Abstract

Background & Aim: Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, very aggressive malignancy of the skin with a poor prognosis. It is typically located on sun-exposed skin.

Materials & Methods Herein, we report a 104 - year - old male with a painful, ordinary

skin lesion on nose  that enlarged rapidly. Total excision was done. Pathologic findings confirmed diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma by immunohistochemistry analysis and rule out other lesions.

Results: This case report and literature review demonstrate  the clinical and  histopathologic aspects of

MCC, which will help in recognizing and treating these tumors early.