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Epidemiology and primary site of Merkel cell carcinoma among black patients: results from a national cancer registry

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 23507, USA

    Luis J. Borda

  2. Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA

    Joseph F. Sobanko & H. William Higgins 2nd

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    Luis J. Borda

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L.B. and H.H. collaborated on the conception and design of the study. L.B. was responsible for gathering and analyzing the data, as well as drafting the initial version of the research letter. L.B., J.S., and H.H. were involved in shaping the study’s design, analyzing the data, and interpreting the findings. They all played essential roles in revising the manuscript, providing crucial insights throughout the analysis process, and refining the final version of the research letter. Additionally, L.B., J.S., and H.H. contributed to reviewing the literature, interpreting the data, and composing the manuscript. All authors participated in reviewing and endorsing the final draft of the research letter, and they collectively accepted responsibility for its accuracy and integrity.

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Borda, L.J., Sobanko, J.F. & Higgins, H.W. Epidemiology and primary site of Merkel cell carcinoma among black patients: results from a national cancer registry. Arch Dermatol Res 316, 182 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-02919-z

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