Merkel cell tumor of the hand: report of two cases

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Mar;33(3):404-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.12.003.

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare cutaneous neuroendocrine neoplasm. Often located on the head and neck, reports of Merkel cell carcinoma in the hand are extremely limited. In this article, we review 2 cases of Merkel cell carcinoma of a digit treated with ray resection and sentinel lymph node dissection with greater than 5 years of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / surgery
  • Female
  • Fingers / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery