PMC3350009_01
A 9 by 10 centimeter fixed, subcutaneous tumor with overlying hyperpigmentation and slight scale.
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Physical examination revealed a 9 by 10 centimeter fixed, subcutaneous tumor with overlying hyperpigmentation and slight scale (Figure 1).
Ribbons of small, round, uniform blue cells with nuclear molding (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification x100, inset: original magnification x400).
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A punch biopsy specimen demonstrated merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) (Figure 2).