Merkel cell carcinoma mimicking transformed chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma
Abstract Although MCC has been reported in patients with CLL/SLL, it is extremely rare to observe these two within the same tumor. MCC's positivity for PAX5 and TdT may pose a diagnostic challenge by mimicking transformed CLL/SLL. A thorough workup is critical in reaching the correct diagnosis.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2444 |
| Summary: | Abstract Although MCC has been reported in patients with CLL/SLL, it is extremely rare to observe these two within the same tumor. MCC's positivity for PAX5 and TdT may pose a diagnostic challenge by mimicking transformed CLL/SLL. A thorough workup is critical in reaching the correct diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-0904 |