Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer known for its rapid growth and early tendency to metastasize. Identifying the dermoscopic and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) features of MCC is essential for early detection and to improve patient’s outcomes [1]. To describe the clinical and dermoscopic characteristics of MCC, we conducted a retrospective analysis among patients histologically proven MCC at the tertiary care dermatology department at IRCCS Sant’Orsola Malpighi hospital, from January 2016 to date.
Scotti, B., Cama, E., Venturi, F., Veronesi, G., Dika, E. (2025). Clinical and dermoscopic features of Merkel cell carcinoma: insights from 16 cases, including two reflectance confocal microscopy evaluation and the identification of four representative MCC subtypes. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH, 317(1), 1-5 [10.1007/s00403-025-04118-w].
Clinical and dermoscopic features of Merkel cell carcinoma: insights from 16 cases, including two reflectance confocal microscopy evaluation and the identification of four representative MCC subtypes
Scotti B.
;Venturi F.;Veronesi G.;Dika E.
2025
Abstract
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer known for its rapid growth and early tendency to metastasize. Identifying the dermoscopic and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) features of MCC is essential for early detection and to improve patient’s outcomes [1]. To describe the clinical and dermoscopic characteristics of MCC, we conducted a retrospective analysis among patients histologically proven MCC at the tertiary care dermatology department at IRCCS Sant’Orsola Malpighi hospital, from January 2016 to date.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
