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G. B. Peters, D. R. Meyer, J. A. Shields, P. L.Causter, P. A. Rubin, T. H. Wojno, T. A. Bersani and M. Tanenbaum, “Management and Prognosis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Eyelid,” Ophthalmology, Vol. 108, No. 9, 2001, pp. 1575-1579. doi:10.1016/S0161-6420(01)00701-1

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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.