Merkel cell carcinoma in the community setting: a case report
Radiation Oncology Journal
;
: 163-170, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-741936
ABSTRACT
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor of the skin initially believed to arise from the Merkel cells. In the community setting a general radiation oncologist may only encounter this pathology in a handful of cases over the course of their career. Due to the low incidence of this malignancy, few prospective randomized controlled trials have ever been conducted and therefore guidelines are based on relatively lower levels of evidence upon which the clinical recommendations are made. We discuss the case of a female in her 90s presenting with a classic MCC primary lesion, as well as satellite lesions proximal to both the primary and the draining regional lymph nodes with no evidence of nodal involvement. Here we discuss the presentation, management, treatment planning, underlying pathology, results and sequelae of treatment. We also review new treatment modalities, and the most current staging systems and guidelines.
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Main subject:
Pathology
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Skin
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell
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Incidence
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Prospective Studies
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Merkel Cells
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Hand
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Lymph Nodes
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Practice guideline
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Radiation Oncology Journal
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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