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rdf:type | |
lifeskim:mentions | |
pubmed:issue |
6
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pubmed:dateCreated |
1989-8-17
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pubmed:abstractText |
We describe a case of a Merkel cell tumor of the eyelid that manifested as a recurrent chalazion. This tumor had the classic characteristics of a Merkel cell neoplasm by light microscopy. Electron microscopy showed dense-core neurosecretory granules and perinuclear microfilaments consistent with the diagnosis. Because a Merkel cell tumor may manifest as a chalazion, pathologic evaluation of all atypical chalazia is essential. Merkel cell tumors are malignant, and they must be treated aggressively to minimize recurrence or metastasis.
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pubmed:language |
eng
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pubmed:journal | |
pubmed:citationSubset |
IM
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pubmed:status |
MEDLINE
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pubmed:month |
Jun
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pubmed:issn |
0022-023X
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pubmed:author | |
pubmed:issnType |
Print
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pubmed:volume |
20
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pubmed:owner |
NLM
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pubmed:authorsComplete |
Y
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pubmed:pagination |
410-4
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pubmed:dateRevised |
2006-11-15
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pubmed:meshHeading | |
pubmed:year |
1989
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pubmed:articleTitle |
Merkel cell tumor of the eyelid: a review and report of an unusual case.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
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pubmed:publicationType |
Journal Article,
Case Reports,
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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