scholarly journals Merkel cell carcinoma with lymph node metastasis in the absence of a primary site: Case report and literature review

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1329-1334 ◽  
Author(s):  
MIN ZHAO ◽  
MAO-BIN MENG
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Primary Site ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Node Metastasis

scholarly journals Management of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Completion Lymphadenectomy, Radiation, or Both?

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew C. Perez ◽  
Daniel E. Oliver ◽  
Evan S. Weitman ◽  
David Boulware ◽  
Jane L. Messina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Sentinel Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Node Metastasis

A Merkel Cell Carcinoma Presenting as a Solitary Lymph Node Metastasis without a Primary Lesion. Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 112 (4) ◽  
pp. 317-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. de Zeeuw ◽  
A. P. Schouten van der Velden ◽  
H. J. H. W. de Wilt ◽  
C. T. A. H. Wetzels ◽  
H. J. J. Bonenkamp
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Primary Lesion ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Node Metastasis ◽  
Solitary Lymph Node

scholarly journals Patients With Merkel Cell Carcinoma Tumors ≤ 1.0 cm in Diameter Are Unlikely to Harbor Regional Lymph Node Metastasis

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (23) ◽  
pp. 3772-3777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayme B. Stokes ◽  
Katherine S. Graw ◽  
Lynn T. Dengel ◽  
Brian R. Swenson ◽  
Todd W. Bauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Regional Lymph Node ◽  
Nodal Metastasis ◽  
Regional Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Tumor Diameter ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Node Metastasis

Purpose Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive neuroendocrine cutaneous malignancy. Current recommendations include offering regional lymph node evaluation by either sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) or complete lymph node dissection (CLND) to all patients with MCC; however, we hypothesized a cohort of low-risk patients may exist for whom regional nodal metastasis would be unlikely. Methods A retrospective review of the Department of Veterans Affairs national health care database was performed. Patients undergoing resection of primary MCC were identified; and demographic, medical, and social history; tumor characteristics; nodal status; and recurrence events were recorded. Results Between 1995 and 2006, 346 patients were diagnosed with MCC. Of these, 213 underwent resection of the primary lesion and evaluation of the draining lymph node basin. Fifty-four patients (25%) had tumors ≤ 1.0 cm in diameter. Average tumor diameter was 0.7 cm, and 63% were located on the head or neck. Only two patients (4%) with tumors ≤ 1.0 cm had regional lymph node metastasis, compared with 51 (24%) of 213 patients with tumors more than 1.0 cm (P < .0001). Both patients had clinically evident nodal disease at presentation and underwent CLND. Both have remained recurrence-free for 40 months. Thirteen (25%) of 51 patients with nodal metastasis and tumors more than 1 cm had occult nodal metastasis. Conclusion In this series, patients with MCC ≤ 1.0 cm were unlikely to have regional lymph node metastasis, suggesting that regional nodal evaluation may reasonably be avoided in these patients. However, these data support SLNB for MCC more than 1 cm in diameter.

scholarly journals A Case of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Parotid Lymph Node Metastasis

1994 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 418-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Çaglar Batman ◽  
Aydin Sav ◽  
Bülent Mamikoglu ◽  
Cüneyd Üneri
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Clinical Appearance ◽  
Node Metastasis

We report a case of Merkel cell carcinoma with parotid lymph node metastasis. The pathology, clinical appearance and management of this rare tumor are discussed.

scholarly journals Histological pattern of Merkel cell carcinoma sentinel lymph node metastasis improves stratification of Stage III patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S Ko ◽  
Victor G Prieto ◽  
Paul J Elson ◽  
Ricardo E Vilain ◽  
Melissa P Pulitzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Sentinel Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Stage Iii ◽  
Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Histological Pattern ◽  
Node Metastasis
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