Merkel Cell Carcinoma Pathologic Primary Tumor TNM Finding v7

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** A pathologic finding about one or more characteristics of Merkel cell carcinoma, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v7 classification system as they pertain to staging of the primary tumor. The TNM pathologic and clinical primary tumor classifications of Merkel cell carcinoma are the same. (from AJCC 7th Ed.)

**Synonyms:** - Cutaneous Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Pathologic Primary Tumor TNM Finding v7