Merkel Cell Carcinoma Is Not Derived From Merkel Cells!
When mentioning Merkel cell carcinoma, some colleagues may assume that this tumor originates from the Merkel cells of the epidermis. In fact, the reason it is named Merkel cell carcinoma is that the tumor cells are morphologically, immunophenotypically, and ultrastructurally similar to normal Merkel cells, and do not originate from them! Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) … Read more