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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Main Authors: Shaikha Salah Alhaj, Fatma Abdulghaffar Qaderi, Tarek Ibrahim, Maha Almohammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2024-04-01
Series:JMIR Dermatology
Online Access:https://derma.jmir.org/2024/1/e56658