Merkel Cell Carcinoma Dermoscopy
Merkel cell carcinoma most often develops in older people.
Merkel cell carcinoma dermoscopy. To characterize the dermoscopic features of mcc. Merkel cell carcinoma mcc is an aggressive cutaneous malignancy with a high mortality rate. Background merkel cell carcinoma mcc is an aggressive cutaneous malignancy with a high mortality rate. Dermoscopy is likely to be a useful diagnostic tool but few reports have been published.
It usually presents with an asymptomatic nodulewith rapid growth. Laureano a1 cunha d pernandes c cardoso j. We aimed in this study to determine the dermoscopic criteria encountered in mcc. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are critical.
Objectives to characterize the dermoscopic features of mcc. Merkel cell carcinoma mcc is an aggressive cutaneous tumor whose clinical presentation usually a pink nodule is not specific. Merkel cell carcinoma mcc is a rare but aggressive cutaneous neuroendocrine tumor. A high risk of local recurrence early metastatic disease and frequently a late diagnosis are determinant of a poor prognosis.
Dermoscopy in merkel cell carcinoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma mcc is a rare malignant and primary neuroendocrine carcinoma with several known risk factors. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor localized in photo exposed areas in aged adults.
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh colored or bluish red nodule often on your face head or neck. We aimed in this study to determine the dermoscopic. Merkel cell carcinoma mcc is a rare aggressive form of skin cancer with a high risk for returning recurring and spreading metastasizing often within two to three years after initial diagnosis. Diagnosis is often delayed.
Abstract merkel cell carcinoma mcc is an aggressive cutaneous tumor whose clinical presentation usually a pink nodule is not specific.