| Literature DB >> 31084721 |
Christine Cornejo1, Christopher J Miller2.
Abstract
Merkel cell carcinoma is an aggressive neuroendocrine carcinoma with increasing incidence over the past few decades. The TNM Staging System used for Merkel cell carcinoma was updated by the American Joint Committee on Cancer in 2017. Clinical practice guidelines were updated by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network on August 31, 2018. This article reviews the most recent evidence-based updates on staging and management.Entities:
Keywords: Immune checkpoint inhibitors; Merkel cell carcinoma; Merkel cell polyomavirus; Mohs micrographic surgery; Sentinel lymph node biopsy; Staging; Wide local excision
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31084721 DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2019.03.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dermatol Clin ISSN: 0733-8635 Impact factor: 3.478