Merkel cell carcinoma is a very rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin
Merkel cells are hormone -making cells found in the top layer of the skin. These cells are very close to the nerve endings that receive the sensation of touch. Merkel cell carcinoma, also called neuroendocrine carcinoma, is a very rare type of skin cancer that develops when Merkel cells grow out of control....
