Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Lymphoepithelioma-Like Pattern : A Case Report of an Exceedingly Rare Variant of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Lymph Node Metastases at Presentation
Joint Authors
Dhouibi, Abdelmajid
Mighri, Khalifa
Njim, Leila
Ben Abdelkarim, Soumaya
Moussa, Adnène
Zakhama, Abdelfatteh
Hadhri, Rim
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) or primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin is a rare neoplasm with aggressive behavior.
Primary lymphoepithelioma-like (LEL) carcinoma of the skin is a recently described exceptional tumor, with a relatively good prognosis, and is characterized by a neoplastic epithelial component associated with a dense lymphoid stroma.
Rarely, MCC shows a marked lymphocytic host response or can even mimic a LEL carcinoma.
We report a new case of MCC mimicking an LEL carcinoma in a 72-year-old male; the diagnosis of MCC was made on the basis of the morphology and immunohistochemical findings.
We present through this case an exceptional pattern of MCC which can be misleading, and we insist on differential diagnoses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ben Abdelkarim, Soumaya& Dhouibi, Abdelmajid& Moussa, Adnène& Hadhri, Rim& Njim, Leila& Mighri, Khalifa…[et al.]. 2011. Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Lymphoepithelioma-Like Pattern : A Case Report of an Exceedingly Rare Variant of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Lymph Node Metastases at Presentation. Case Reports in Pathology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ben Abdelkarim, Soumaya…[et al.]. Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Lymphoepithelioma-Like Pattern : A Case Report of an Exceedingly Rare Variant of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Lymph Node Metastases at Presentation. Case Reports in Pathology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ben Abdelkarim, Soumaya& Dhouibi, Abdelmajid& Moussa, Adnène& Hadhri, Rim& Njim, Leila& Mighri, Khalifa…[et al.]. Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Lymphoepithelioma-Like Pattern : A Case Report of an Exceedingly Rare Variant of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Lymph Node Metastases at Presentation. Case Reports in Pathology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502412
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502412