Trabecular (Merkel cell) carcinoma of the skin. A case report.

A case of trabecular (Merkel cell) carcinoma of the skin is reported. The lesion appeared on the back, recurred locally twice and metastasized to the intra-abdominal lymph nodes 7 years later. Its unusual primary site, as well as the development of prostatic adenocarcinoma are the main characteristics of the case presented.