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Merkel cell carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin is a rare form of skin cancer. It is very aggressive, and often metastasises (spreads) to other parts of the body. It is believed to arise from Merkel cells, which are pressure receptors in the skin. It has an estimated incidence of 0.23 per 100,000 people in caucasian...