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12792446

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2003-6-6
pubmed:abstractText
Merkel cell tumors are rare neuroendocrine tumors typically found on sun-exposed areas such as extremities. We describe the case of a 42-year-old female with a Merkel cell tumor arising in the anal canal. The tumor was initially thought to represent a hemorrhoid arising during pregnancy and was excised locally after confirmation of extensive metastatic disease. The patient died 13 months after diagnosis with extensive metastatic disease involving the liver. In our search of the world literature there are several reports of neuroendocrine tumors in the rectum; however, no cases of documented Merkel cell tumors arising in the anal canal have been reported. These tumors seem to behave in a very aggressive manner when found in other atypical areas. The presentation symptoms were perianal discomfort and bleeding. Local excision may be the only surgical treatment necessary to control symptoms, given the propensity to early metastases and short life expectancy.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0012-3706
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
46
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
676-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2003
pubmed:articleTitle
Merkel cell (neuroendocrine) carcinoma of the anal canal: report of a case.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports