Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare skin malignancy which was first described in 1972 by Cyril Toker.  However, the name Merkel cell comes from the anatomist who discovered the normal Merkel cell in pig snouts - Friedreich Sigmund Merkel in 1875.  Because of the tumor cell characteristics seen under... 

From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Introduction Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, fast-growing cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule on your skin, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma tends to spread quickly (metastasize) to other parts of your body.... 

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an unusual primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. MCC is a fatal disease, and patients have a poor chance of survival. Moreover, MCC lacks distinguishing clinical features, and thus by the time the diagnosis is made, the tumour usually have metastasized. MCC mainly... 

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... 

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), or neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, is an uncommon and often aggressive malignancy that has a poor prognosis. More than 400 new cases of MCC occur in the United States each year, and the mortality rate is approximately 25%. [1] MCC is predominantly a tumor of the elderly,... 

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive, primary skin cancer exhibiting neuroendocrine differentiation. Several synonyms exist; however, the term MCC is still most commonly used in view of the many similarities of the constituent tumor cell to the normal Merkel cell (MC) of the skin. In 1875,... 

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.... 

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive type of skin cancer that forms on or just under the skin. It is also called primary small cell carcinoma of the skin, trabecular carcinoma, APUDoma, neuroendocrine carcinoma, endocrine carcinoma, or primary undifferentiated tumor of the skin (1). MCC... 

Stages of Merkel cell carcinoma After Merkel cell carcinoma has been diagnosed (found), more tests will be done to find out if cancer cells have spread from the place the cancer started to other parts of the body. The process used to find out whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body... 

Introduction Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, fast-growing cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule on your skin, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma tends to spread quickly (metastasize) to other parts of your body. Like other types of skin cancers, the...