Synonym(s)
Small cell carcinoma
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Apparently very rare in the skin, more common in other organs (bladder, prostate, larynx, kidney, oropharynx, etc.), histological variant of spinocellular carcinoma with a specific histological pattern.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Monomorphic tumour parenchyma consisting of small tumour cells reminiscent of a Merkel cell carcinoma. Focal keratinization. The cells themselves are relatively rich in cytoplasm. Numerous mitoses.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Aydin A et al (2003) Cutaneous undifferentiated small (Merkel) cell carcinoma, that developed synchronously with multiple actinic keratoses, squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinoma. J Dermatol 30: 241-244
- Lo Re G et al (1994) Extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma: a single-institution experience and review of the literature. Ann Oncol 5: 909-913
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