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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › merkelMerkel cell carcinoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 6, 2022 · Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma most often develops in older people.

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   Is Merkel cell carcinoma serious?

   • MCC can be serious. If it’s not treated, it can quickly spread to lymph nodes, bones, the liver, and lungs. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin.

   Merkel Cell Carcinoma | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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   What is Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)?

   • Because Merkel cells are a type of neuroendocrine cell, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is also sometimes called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Another name for MCC is trabecular carcinoma (or trabecular cancer). MCC is much less common than most other types of skin cancer (see below), but it’s one of the most dangerous types.

   What Is Merkel Cell Carcinoma? | American Cancer Society

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   How do healthcare providers remove Merkel cell carcinoma tumors?

   • Healthcare providers surgically remove Merkel cell carcinoma tumors. Surgical options include: Mohs surgery to remove the tumor and skin layers while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. Wide local excision to remove the tumor and some surrounding healthy tissue.

   Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Symptoms, Causes, Stages & Treatment

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3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesMerkel Cell Carcinoma - Cleveland Clinic

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   Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that can be life-threatening. It develops in Merkel cells found in your skin’s outer layer (your epidermis). Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and other risk factors can cause these cells to become cancerous and grow uncontrollably.

4. www.cancer.gov › types › skinMerkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment - NCI - National Cancer Institute

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   Jun 25, 2021 · Merkel cell carcinoma is a very rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin. Sun exposure and having a weak immune system can affect the risk of Merkel cell carcinoma. Merkel cell carcinoma usually appears as a single painless lump on sun-exposed skin.

5. www.cancer.org › cancer › typesWhat Is Merkel Cell Carcinoma? - American Cancer Society

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   Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer. It starts when cells in the skin called Merkel cells start to grow out of control. MCC tends to grow quickly and can be hard to treat if it spreads beyond the skin.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › merkelMerkel cell carcinoma - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 6, 2022 · Diagnosis. Tests and procedures used to diagnose Merkel cell carcinoma include: Physical exam. Your doctor will examine your skin for unusual moles, freckles, pigmented spots and other growths. Removing a sample of suspicious skin. During a procedure called a skin biopsy, your doctor removes the tumor or a sample of the tumor from your skin.

7. www.skincancer.org › skin-cancer-information › merkelMerkel Cell Carcinoma - The Skin Cancer Foundation

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   Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer with a high risk for returning (recurring) and spreading (metastasizing), often within two to three years after initial diagnosis.

8. www.mskcc.org › types › merkel-cell-carcinomaMerkel Cell Carcinoma - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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   What is Merkel cell carcinoma? Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare skin cancer that is aggressive (grows very fast). It starts in Merkel cells, which are cells in the skin’s top layer. MCC can spread quickly to other parts of the body. It’s hard to treat once it spreads. MCC can be serious.