Merkel Cell Carcinoma of Atypical Location: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Authors

  • Asmaa Moujahid Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat - Morocco
  • SAGNON Indou Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat - Morocco
  • BADAOUI Zakaria Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat - Morocco
  • RIBAG Yassamina Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat - Morocco
  • KHALES Amine Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat - Morocco
  • ACHBOUK Abdelhafid Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat - Morocco
  • EL KHATIB Karim Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat - Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32996/jmhs.2025.6.3.5

Keywords:

Merkel cell carcinomas, Localization, Surgery, Radiotherapy

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinomas are rare and aggressive skin tumours, with a high risk of local, lymph node and metastatic recurrence, and a guarded prognosis. Their preferred location is in sun-exposed areas. Surgery remains the cornerstone of treatment, with recommended lateral margins of up to 3 cm, including the underlying fascia, in order to limit the risk of recurrence. Adjuvant radiotherapy improves local and regional survival, given the radiosensitivity of these carcinomas. We report an atypical case of Merkel cell carcinoma in the gluteal region, managed by a multidisciplinary team combining surgery and radiotherapy.

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Published

2025-06-30

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

Moujahid, A., SAGNON Indou, BADAOUI Zakaria, RIBAG Yassamina, KHALES Amine, ACHBOUK Abdelhafid, & EL KHATIB Karim. (2025). Merkel Cell Carcinoma of Atypical Location: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal of Medical and Health Studies, 6(3), 33-37. https://doi.org/10.32996/jmhs.2025.6.3.5