Secondary Merkel Cell Carcinoma Manifested in the Parotid
Joint Authors
Messiha, Ashraf
Kassam, K.
Basati, M.
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck is a rare and aggressive malignant tumour.
Both the dermatological and surgical colleagues should be aware of this entity as lesions usually present on sun exposed areas of the skin such as the head and neck.
Main Observation and Treatment.
A 69-year-old male originally presented to the maxillofacial surgery department with a growing lesion on the left eyebrow.
Histological analysis confirmed Merkel cell carcinoma and consequently surgical excision was carried out.
A follow-up PET/CT scan 2 years later demonstrated a hotspot in the left parotid gland.
Fine needle aspiration and cytology revealed Merkel cell carcinoma.
A subtotal parotidectomy left side with ipsilateral selective neck dissection levels I to III was carried out.
Conclusions.
Potential secondary Merkel cell carcinoma in the head and neck region should be taken into account when planning short- and long-term follow up for previously diagnosed patients.
This followup should involve both dermatological and surgical colleagues.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Basati, M.& Kassam, K.& Messiha, Ashraf. 2013. Secondary Merkel Cell Carcinoma Manifested in the Parotid. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005618
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Basati, M.…[et al.]. Secondary Merkel Cell Carcinoma Manifested in the Parotid. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005618
American Medical Association (AMA)
Basati, M.& Kassam, K.& Messiha, Ashraf. Secondary Merkel Cell Carcinoma Manifested in the Parotid. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005618
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005618