Pedunculated and telangiectatic merkel cell carcinoma: an unusual clinical presentation

Indian J Dermatol. 2013 May;58(3):243. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.110867.

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an uncommon aggressive neuroendocrine tumor of the skin that classically presents on chronic sun-damaged skin as a skin-colored, red or violaceous, firm and nontender papule or nodule with a smooth and shiny surface. Ulcerations can be observed very seldom and only in very advanced lesions. We present a unique case of a MCC presenting with two unusual clinical features: The Telangiectatic surface and the pedunculated aspect.

Keywords: Merkel cell carcinoma; pedunculated tumor; telangiectasias.