skin disorders
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Diagnosis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Biopsy A Biopsy is done to confirm the diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma. During this procedure, a small piece of skin is removed and examined under a microscope. In most people, the cancer has already spread by the time the diagnosis has been made, so the prognosis for Merkel cell carcinoma is poor. 