Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Eyelid-- Clinical, Histopathological, Immunohistochemical and Electron Microscopical Features: A Case Report

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare eyelid neoplasm which can cause significant diag- nostic and especially therapeutic challenges. This is the first documented report of the case of primary MCC of the eyelid in Serbia. The optimal therapy must be individualized in any given patient and, early dia...

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Published inSrpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo Vol. 143; no. 5-6; pp. 309 - 313
Main Authors Radovanovit, Anica Bobie, Latkovie, Zoran, Borovie, Milica Labudovit, Rašić, Dejan M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Serbia Serbian Medical Society 01.05.2015
Subjects
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - surgery
electron microscopy
eyelid
Eyelid Neoplasms - pathology
Eyelid Neoplasms - surgery
histopathology
Humans
immunohistochemistry
Male
Merkel cell carcinoma
Microscopy, Electron - methods
Serbia
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Serbia
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Summary:Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare eyelid neoplasm which can cause significant diag- nostic and especially therapeutic challenges. This is the first documented report of the case of primary MCC of the eyelid in Serbia. The optimal therapy must be individualized in any given patient and, early diagnosis and meticulous follow-up are mandatory to achieve a long-term cure.
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ISSN:0370-8179
2406-0895
DOI:10.2298/SARH1506309B