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Merkel cell carcinoma of the pinna

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

B. Skia ,
A. Bibas ,
S. A. Hickey  and
N. G. Ryley
B. Skia*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, UK.
A. Bibas
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, UK.
S. A. Hickey
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, UK.
N. G. Ryley
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Dr. Barbara Skia, Mr Hickey's secretary, Torbay Hospital Lawes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA. Fax: 01803 654898
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Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma is an increasingly recognized tumou r of the skin. The commonest presentation is the head and neck region. Only three cases of this rare tumour have been reporte d on the pinna. A further such case is presented here.

Keywords

Head and neck neoplasmsCarcinoma, Merkel cellSkin
Type
Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 12 , December 1997 , pp. 1195 - 1198
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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