Merkel cell carcinoma on the right calf in association with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: A case report

Abstract

Abstract This study showed a rare case of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) with atypical manifestations accompanied by chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B‐cell type that underwent chemotherapy and had poor prognosis. The findings suggest that the physicians should consider MCC when performing diagnosis and assess all possible associated risk factors like neoplasms to achieve good prognosis.

Keywords

• chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• neuroendocrine tumors
• Merkel cell carcinoma
• prognosis