A Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Face

Yongxiang Teng; Yanjie Fu; Gang Su; Zelan Mu; Jian Zhang; Zhaohui Zhai; Yuli Li

doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000011148

A Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Face

Yongxiang Teng
, Yanjie Fu
, Gang Su
, Zelan Mu
, Jian Zhang
, Zhaohui Zhai
, Yuli Li

School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering

Shandong Second Medical University
Linyi People's Hospital

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Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, invasive cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma that is more commonly seen in older people. It has characteristics of a high metastasis rate, high recurrence rate, and low survival rate. The clinical features of MCC are not obvious, making it easy to confuse with other malignant skin tumors. At present, there is no clear and established treatment plan for MCC, which poses a significant challenge in clinical practice. In this paper, through the report of MCC-related cases and a review of the relevant literature, the diagnosis and treatment of MCC were discussed, providing a reference for clinicians in treating MCC.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e638-e641
Journal	Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Volume	36
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000011148
State	Published - 1 Sep 2025

Keywords

Differential diagnosis of skin tumors
Merkel cell carcinoma
differential diagnosis
skin malignant tumor
treatment of skin tumors

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A Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Face

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