Merkel cell carcinoma metastatic to the head of the pancreas. JOP 2004 Mar;5(2):92-6
Date
03/10/2004Pubmed ID
15007190Scopus ID
2-s2.0-3242738362 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 32 CitationsAbstract
CONTEXT: Merkel cell carcinoma is an aggressive cutaneous tumor without clearly defined treatment and high propensity for metastasis.
CASE REPORT: This case describes a sixty four year old presenting with obstructive jaundice approximately two years after having a Merkel cell carcinoma resected from his finger. He underwent a successful pancreaticoduodenectomy with pathology confirming metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma. This report reviews the history, presentation, and current treatment recommendations for Merkel cell carcinoma.
CONCLUSIONS: We propose that resection of metastases from Merkel cell carcinoma may confer a survival advantage and should be strongly considered, particularly if isolated.
Author List
Ouellette JR, Woodyard L, Toth L, Termuhlen PMMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Carcinoma, Merkel CellHumans
Male
Middle Aged
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Skin Neoplasms
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
