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=== Skin === | |||
===Skin=== | |||
* Skin examination of patients with [[merkel cell cancer]] is significant for: | * Skin examination of patients with [[merkel cell cancer]] is significant for: | ||
* | **A mass that appear in sun exposed areas of the skin | ||
**Mass that usually 1-2 cm | |||
**Non-tender | |||
**Firm | |||
**Dome-shaped or raised | |||
**Red/violaceous skin mass | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]; Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [3]
Overview
Physical exam findings of merkel cell cancer include red/violaceous skin mass that appear in sun exposed areas.
Physical examination
Physical examination of patients with merkel cell cancer is usually remarkable for flesh-colored or bluish-red, intracutaneous nodules.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with merkel cell cancer usually appear normal.
Vital Signs
- Mostly all vitals are within normal limits.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with merkel cell cancer is significant for:
- A mass that appear in sun exposed areas of the skin
- Mass that usually 1-2 cm
- Non-tender
- Firm
- Dome-shaped or raised
- Red/violaceous skin mass
