Merkel cell carcinoma, A case report and literature review
Medical Journal of Islamic World Academy of Sciences. 2006; 15 (3): 91-94
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ABSTRACT
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare tumor that develops on or just beneath the skin and hair follicles. It occurs most often on the face, head and neck. Early detection and treatment are important because the disease can spread rapidly. Merkel cell carcinoma is difficult to cure once it spreads. Researchers believe that exposure to sunlight may increase risk of this disease. Herein, we report a 70 - year - old female with a painful, nodular skin lesion of right leg that enlarged rapidly. Total excision was done. Pathologic findings confirmed diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutâneas
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Carcinoma de Célula de Merkel
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Revisão
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Med. J. Islamic World Acad. Sci.
Ano de publicação:
2006
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