Merkel cell carcinoma of the parotid gland: a rare case report and literature review
Primary Merkel carcinoma of the parotid gland is extremely rare. This case provides detailed clinical, histopathological, and therapeutic insights that may aid in improving early diagnosis and guiding effective surgical management. It also underscores the importance of vigilant postoperative follow-up to monitor for recurrence.
Authors
- Pengcheng Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6088-3170)
- Pengfei Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5154-8223)
- Xiaoge Zhang
- Wei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9931-5990)
- Shiyuan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0266-4666)
- Tony T. Wu
Institutions
- Xuchang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.112101
- Primary Topic
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00