Merkel cell carcinoma in a child

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2009 May;31(5):359-61. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e3181984f6b.

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare tumor of the skin with aggressive behavior, is usually fatal when advanced disease is present. Merkel cell carcinoma occurs mostly in white race between 60 and 80 years of age, however, it can occur in any races and ages. It is extremely rare in children. We present here a Merkel cell carcinoma in a boy. Its features and treatment modalities were discussed in the literature light.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / radiotherapy
  • Child
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / radiotherapy