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Skin Health and Disease, 2021 Abstract Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare neuroendocrine carcinoma. The cellular origin of MCC may include Merkel cell precursors. The incidence of MCC has increased significantly however trends may have been confounded by evolving diagnostic criteria.
K. Mistry +4 more
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Bezmiâlem Science, 2023 Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare tumor that arises from mechanoreceptor Merkel cells. Ultraviolet exposure, immunosuppression and Merkel cell polyoma virus play a significant role in tumor pathogenesis. Although it typically presents as an initially
Selma SÖNMEZ ERGÜN +5 more
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Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2017 Merkel cell carcinoma is a primary neuroendocrine tumour of the skin arising from the dermis and extending into the subcutis, occurring commonly in sun-exposed areas of the head and neck of the elderly. Clinically, non-specific erythematous or violaceous firm nodules or small plaques which may be surrounded by small adjacent satellite tumours are seen.
Shravan, Shanbhag, Amol, Amonkar
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New England Journal of Medicine, 2019 In XXI century Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a still very rare form of the skin cancer with an aggressive behavior. We present a case of 77-year-old female patient with a tumor with bluish skin, approx. 2 cm diameter, hard texture palpation of the right zygomatic area of the face. There were no enlarged lymph nodes in the head or neck.
Pedro J. Gomez-Arias +1 more
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Merkel Cell Polyomavirus and Merkel Cell Carcinoma [PDF]
Cancers, 2020 Viruses are the cause of approximately 15% of all human cancers. Both RNA and DNA human tumor viruses have been identified, with Merkel cell polyomavirus being the most recent one to be linked to cancer. This virus is associated with about 80% of Merkel cell carcinomas, a rare, but aggressive cutaneous malignancy.
Valeria Pietropaolo +2 more
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Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, 2022 Merkel cell carcinoma is an uncommon but aggressive tumour with a high metastatic potential. A rapidly growing, non-tender cutaneous tumour on sun-exposed areas of the body in older patients should raise suspicion of the condition. It may be necessary to combine the patient history with clinical, radiological and pathological findings in order to make ...
Morten Kristoffer, Nyrud +6 more
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Merkel Cell Polyomavirus and Merkel Cell Carcinoma, France
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2008 To the Editor: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a primary cutaneous neuroendocrine tumor. This aggressive skin cancer is uncommon but increasing in frequency. During 1986–2001, incidence rate tripled; average annual increase was 8% (1). MCC shares epidemiologic features with Kaposi sarcoma, a malignant tumor associated with human herpesvirus 8 infection (
Vincent Foulongne +5 more
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Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2009 (Staging for Merkel Cell of the eyelid [C44.1] is not included in this chapter – see Chap. 48, “Carcinoma of the Eyelid” in the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual)
Stanley J, Miller +25 more
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Merkel cell carcinoma appearing 9 years after kidney transplantati-on
Liječnički vjesnik, 2023 Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer with neuroendocrine features. Immunosuppressants that are administered after transplantation can increase the risk of Merkel cell carcinoma.
Tomislav Brajković +3 more
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Annals of Oncology, 2010 Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a highly aggressive neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. The incidence of this rare tumor is increasing rapidly; the American Cancer Society estimates for 2008 almost 1500 new cases in the USA. Thus, the incidence of MCC will exceed the incidence of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Moreover, the mortality rate of MCC at 33% is
Hannah H, Wong, Jun, Wang
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