Cancer & Oncology
Merkel cell carcinoma of lip
Serious
ICD-10: C4A · NIH NLM
हिंदी: होंठ का मर्केल सेल कैंसर · தமிழ்: உதடு மெர்கெல் செல் புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತುಟಿಯ ಮರ್ಕೆಲ್ ಸೆಲ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: పెదవి మెర్కెల్ సెల్ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: ঠোঁটের মার্কেল সেল ক্যান্সার · मराठी: ओठाचा मर्केल सेल कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: હોઠનો મર્કેલ સેલ કેન્સર
About this condition
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive skin cancer that can occur on the lip, usually appearing as a fast-growing, firm, painless bump that may be red, purple, or skin-colored. This cancer tends to spread quickly and requires urgent medical attention. It is more common in older individuals and those with prolonged sun exposure.
Common symptoms
firm bump on lip
red or purple nodule
rapidly growing lump
painless skin growth
bleeding lesion
shiny raised bump
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | होंठ का मर्केल सेल कैंसर · होंठ पर गांठ · होंठ की तेजी से बढ़ती गांठ · होंठ का दुर्लभ कैंसर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உதடு மெர்கெல் செல் புற்றுநோய் · உதட்டில் கட்டி · உதடு விரைவான கட்டி · உதடு அரிய புற்றுநோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತುಟಿಯ ಮರ್ಕೆಲ್ ಸೆಲ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ತುಟಿಯ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ತುಟಿಯ ವೇಗದ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ತುಟಿಯ ಅಪರೂಪದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పెదవి మెర్కెల్ సెల్ క్యాన్సర్ · పెదవి గడ్డ · పెదవి వేగంగా పెరిగే గడ్డ · పెదవి అరుదైన క్యాన్సర్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ঠোঁটের মার্কেল সেল ক্যান্সার · ঠোঁটে পিণ্ড · ঠোঁটের দ্রুত বৃদ্ধি · ঠোঁটের বিরল ক্যান্সার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ओठाचा मर्केल सेल कर्करोग · ओठावर गाठ · ओठाची वेगाने वाढणारी गाठ · ओठाचा दुर्मिळ कर्करोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હોઠનો મર્કેલ સેલ કેન્સર · હોઠ પર ગાંઠ · હોઠની ઝડપથી વધતી ગાંઠ · હોઠનું દુર્લભ કેન્સર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Merkel cell carcinoma of lip?
firm bump on lip, red or purple nodule, rapidly growing lump, painless skin growth, bleeding lesion, shiny raised bump.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Merkel cell carcinoma of lip common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Merkel cell carcinoma of lip?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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