Carcinoma, Merkel Cell
A carcinoma arising from MERKEL CELLS located in the basal layer of the epidermis and occurring most commonly as a primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cells are tactile cells of neuroectodermal origin and histologically show neurosecretory granules. The skin of the head and neck are a common site of Merkel cell carcinoma, occurring generally in elderly patients. (Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1245)
Year introduced: 1989
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Tree Number(s): C01.925.256.721.150, C01.925.928.216, C04.557.465.625.650.240.325, C04.557.470.200.025.370.325, C04.557.580.625.650.240.325
MeSH Unique ID: D015266
Entry Terms:
- Merkel Cell Cancer
- Cancer, Merkel Cell
- Cell Cancer, Merkel
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Merkel Cell Tumor
- Tumor, Merkel Cell
- Merkle Tumors
- Tumors, Merkle
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