Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer typically seen on the facial skin and extremities of elderly Caucasians and immunocompromised people. This neuroendocrine carcinoma accounts for less than 1% of all cutaneous malignancies and is associated with UV exposure and infection with the Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV).[1][2][3]
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- ↑ Gauci ML, Aristei C, Becker JC, Blom A, Bataille V, Dreno B, Del Marmol V, Forsea AM, Fargnoli MC, Grob JJ, Gomes F. Diagnosis and treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma: European consensus-based interdisciplinary guideline–Update 2022. European Journal of Cancer. 2022 Aug 1;171:203-31.
- ↑ Zwijnenburg EM, Lubeek SF, Werner JE, Amir AL, Weijs WL, Takes RP, Pegge SA, van Herpen CM, Adema GJ, Kaanders JH. Merkel cell carcinoma: New trends. Cancers. 2021 Mar 31;13(7):1614.
- ↑ Walsh NM, Cerroni L. Merkel cell carcinoma: A review. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 2021 Mar;48(3):411-21.
