Abstract
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare aggressive neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin that shows locoregional or distant metastasis. Metastasis of MCC to body cavity effusion is extremely rare; only three cases have been reported so far. Metastatic MCC in effusion cytology shows small blue round cells with fine stippled chromatin like other small blue round cell tumors such as small cell lung carcinoma or lymphoma. The diagnosis of metastatic MCC can grant patients good chances at recently advanced therapeutic options. Here, we present a case of metastatic MCC to pleural effusion with characteristic single file-like pattern.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 206-209 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 May 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Histology