Merkel cell carcinoma arising from postoperative scar: An unusual presentation

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive and uncommon primary cutaneous neuroendocrine cancer. With unknown pathogenesis, immunosuppression, ultraviolet radiation, Merkel cell polyomavirus, and arsenic exposure are the risk factors. Reported here is a rare case of MCC developing on a scar tissue...

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Main Authors: Mualla Polat, Tekden Karapınar, Hesna Müzeyyen Astarcı, Bengü Tuman, Metin Görgü
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2021-06-01
Series:Turkderm Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology
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Online Access:https://journal.turkderm.org.tr/jvi.aspx?pdir=turkderm&plng=eng&un=TURKDERM-82160&look4=