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Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma on the Cheek: Three Case Reports.

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare aggressive cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma that typically arises in sunexposed areas of the skin. Herein, we present three cases of primary MCC of the cheek. Case 1 had multiple nodules and mild swelling on the left cheek and eyelids, the patient did not receive any treatment and died after 10 months. Case 2 presented with nodule on patient's left cheek, which increased gradually. The patient was treated with surgical resection from the tumor edge 0.3 cm and skin flap transplantation, she died after 21 months. Case 3 presented with a nodule without any symptoms on patient's left cheek, she was treated with surgical resection and the left cheek was reconstructed with a free flap of tissue. Outpatient follow-up did not show any recurrence and metastasis. The authors report the clinical, histopathological, therapy, prognosis features of MCC, and reviewed with literature.

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