Merkel cell carcinoma of the eyelid.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To demonstrate the clinical variability and histologic characteristics of Merkel cell carcinoma of the eyelid. We investigated two cases of Merkel cell carcinoma of the eyelid in a 67-year-old man and an 83-year-old woman, respectively. Both lesions were initially misdiagnosed as benign tumors on clinical examination. After the correct diagnosis was made, both lesions were treated with wide resection aided by frozen sections, and reconstructive surgery. Merkel cell carcinoma is an aggressive tumor with variable clinical manifestation. Radical surgical therapy and close follow-up are indicated.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell
- Eyelid Neoplasms
- Skin Neoplasms