Merkel Cell Carcinoma on the Face: Case Report
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare primary neuroendocrine skin tumor that presents as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule on the face, neck, or head. Long-term ultraviolet radiation exposure and Merkel cell polyomavirus are associated with MCC pathogenesis. We present a case of MCC on...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2024-04-01
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Series: | JMIR Dermatology |
Online Access: | https://derma.jmir.org/2024/1/e56658 |