Merkel cell carcinoma of the axilla and adrenal gland: A case report with imaging and pathologic findings - Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin.

MCC is characterized by a high incidence of locoregional recurrence, and distant metastasis, and often requires short-term follow-up after treatment. In this present paper, we describe a rare case of MCC, which presented as a palpable axillary mass and an incidental adrenal mass, and report on the ultrasonography, computed tomography, and (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography findings. The patient underwent surgery and adjuvant radiation therapy. Seven months after the initial diagnosis, distant metastasis was detected during a follow-up examination.

Written by:
Baek SH, Jung HK, Kim W, Kim SJ, Baek HJ, Kim SH, Lee Y, Park YM.   Are you the author?
Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea; Department of Pathology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 612-896, Republic of Korea; Department of Radiology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 614-735, Republic of Korea.

Reference: Case Rep Med. 2015;2015:931238.
doi: 10.1155/2015/931238


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PMID: 26074970

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