MERKEL CELL CARCINOMA
By Iqbal Muhammad Iqbal
School of Medicine Bandung Islamic University
Abstract
Merkel cells are of a clinical importance because an uncommon carconima derived from them is very agressive and difficult to treat. Merkel cell carcinoma is 40 time less common than malignant melanoma, but has twice the mortality of that disease.
Key word: Merkel cell, carcinoma