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 in:	Srpski 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
Language:	English
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