Immunocytochemical study of a trabecular carcinoma of the skin (Merkel cell tumor) . Case report
Carlei, F.; Lomanto, D.; Chimenti, S.; Pranteda, G.; Castagna, G.; Lezoche, E.; Mariani, P.; D'Alessandro, M.D.; Gendel, S.E.; Speranza, V.
Italian Journal of Surgical Sciences 16(1): 55-59
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-3525 PMID: 2424864 Document Number: 284181
The existence of different neuroendocrine markers was investigated by immunocytochemistry in a case of Merkel cells tumor. Neuroplastic cells contain NSE,NF,CK and chromogranin A i.r. On the basis of the results the neuroendocrine nature of this uncommon neoplasm of the skin is confirmed and it is suggested that chromogranin A could represent an additional marker for Merkel cells tumors.