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J Surg Case Rep
; 2018(8): rjy190, 2018 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30151102
ABSTRACT
Merkel-cell carcinoma is a rare form of aggressive cutaneous cancer that is associated with a poor prognosis. Despite significant advances, its pathogenesis is still poorly understood, and treatment remains controversial. Timely diagnosis and early management is essential in improving survival rate. We present a case of a 63-year-old patient with a rapidly growing upper limb Merkel-cell carcinoma. It was treated with wide-local excision and adjuvant radiotherapy.