Merkel cell carcinoma of the gluteal region: a rare case report and literature review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.957Abstract
Abstract
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous neuroendocrine cancer that shows aggressive biologic behavior. Although it usually occurs in sun-exposed areas, it can rarely be seen in non-sun-exposed sites. Here, we present a 66-year-old woman with MCC arising from the right gluteal region that was treated wide excision and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy. In the 24th month follow-up, the case was disease and recurrence free, representing the longest survival among patients with gluteal MCC. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to improve survival rates in patients with non-sun-exposed MCC.
Keywords: Merkel cell carcinoma, non-sun-exposed, Continuous...
Published
2021-01-09
How to Cite
Mahmut Corapli, Burcin Pehlivanoglu, Haci Taner Bulut, Huseyin Alakus, & Nadiye Akdeniz. (2021). Merkel cell carcinoma of the gluteal region: a rare case report and literature review. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.957
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Case Report