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Abstract
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare cutaneous malignancy that occurs mainly in the ultraviolet-exposed areas of the head and neck region and has a mortality rate higher than that of melanoma (33%) with a tendency to recur. The clinical features, diagnosis, work up, and current recommendations for treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID： 19076622 DOI： 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2008.00245.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dermatol Ther ISSN： 1396-0296 Impact factor: 2.851