Merkel cell cancer physical examination
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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 a firm, dome-shaped or raised, red/violaceous skin mass that appear in sun exposed areas.
Physical examination
Skin
- Skin mass that appear in sun exposed areas
- Usually 1-2 cm
- Non-tender
- Firm
- Dome-shaped or raised
- Red/violaceous skin mass
