Facial Merkel cell carcinoma in a 92‐year‐old man: A case report

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer that can be easily misdiagnosed in its early stages. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for rapidly growing skin lesions in elderly patients and promptly investigate with histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Treatment for MCC should be individualized, considering the patient's age, overall health, and quality of life. Close follow-up is essential to detect recurrence or metastasis early.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2024-10-27
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9523
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Facial Merkel cell carcinoma in a 92‐year‐old man: A case report

W. J. Shi, Ruzhi Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang
Clinical Case Reports
Polyomavirus and related diseases
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Facial Merkel cell carcinoma in a 92‐year‐old man: A case report

W. J. Shi, Ruzhi Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang
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Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer that can be easily misdiagnosed in its early stages. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for rapidly growing skin lesions in elderly patients and promptly investigate with histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Treatment for MCC should be individualized, considering the patient's age, overall health, and quality of life. Close follow-up is essential to detect recurrence or metastasis early.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 12(11)
Wannan Medical College (CN), Nantong University (CN), Soochow University (CN), Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (CN), Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
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Openalex Percentile: Top 66%
Polyomavirus and related diseases
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