A case repot of Merkel cell carcinoma on chronic lymphocytic leukemia: differential diagnosis of coexisting lymphadenopathy and indications for early aggressive treatment
(1) St Andrews Center of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Court Road, CM1 7ET Chelmsford, UK;(2) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, "G. Gennimatas" 6th IKA Oncological Hospital, 11473 Athens, Greece
Abstract:
Background
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a monoclonal disorder, characterized by a progressive proliferation of functionally incompetent B lymphocytes. There is increased evidence of association between CLL and skin cancers, including the uncommon Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).