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M. Papamichail, I. Nikolaidis, N. Nikolaidis, C. Glava, I. Lentza, K. Marmagkiolis, K. Karassavsa and M. Digalakis, “Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Upper Extremity: Case Report and an Update,” World Journal of Surgical Oncology, Vol. 6, No. 7, 2008. doi:10.1186/1477-7819-6-32

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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.