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A. L. Hitchcock, K. I. Bland, R. G. Laney, D. Franzini, B. Harris and E. M. Copeland 3rd, “Neuroendocrine (Merkel cell) Carcinoma of the Skin: Its Natural History, Diagnosis, and Treatment,” Annals of Surgery, Vol. 207, No. 2, 1988, pp. 201-207. doi:10.1097/00000658-198802000-00015

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• TITLE: Merkel Cell Carcinoma of Eyelid: A Rare Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Challenge

  AUTHORS: Manpreet Singh, Swati Singh, Usha Singh, Zoramthara Zadeng

  KEYWORDS: Merkel Cell Carcinoma; Eyelid; Clinical Features; Management

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol.3 No.1, February 27, 2013

  ABSTRACT: The purpose of this paper is to report a case of rare localised (limited to eyelid) malignant eyelid tumor in a 70 year old Indian male. Histopathology confirmed it to be a Merkel cell carcinoma. Surgical excision and eyelid reconstruction was done successfully. No local or systemic recurrence has been noted at a follow up of 2 years. The well defined nature of a highly malignant tumor, its localised presentation and management is being described in following report.