Merkel cell carcinoma of the gluteal region: A rare case report and literature review

Corapli M., Pehlivanoglu B., Bulut H. T., Alakus H., Akdeniz N.

JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, vol.71, no.4, pp.1273-1276, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 71 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.47391/jpma.957
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.1273-1276
  • Keywords: Merkel cell carcinoma, Non-sun-exposed, Skin, Radiology
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous neuroendocrine cancer that shows aggressive biological behaviour. Although it usually occurs on sun-exposed areas, it can sometimes be seen on non-sun-exposed sites. Here, we present the case of a 66-year-old woman with MCC arising from the right gluteal region that was treated with excision and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy. On follow-up after the 24 months, the patient was disease-and recurrence-free, representing the longest survival among patients with gluteal MCC. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to improve survival rates in patients with non-sun-exposed MCC.