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Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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Neuroendocrine Tumors

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Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine malignancy. In this chapter, we summarize the current knowledge regarding its epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, histopathologic features, clinical staging, and prognosis. Furthermore, we review the evidence for various therapeutic approaches, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and University at Buffalo, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA

    Nathalie C. Zeitouni

  2. Department of Dermatology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA

    Leonid Izikson MD

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  1. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Gastrointestinal, University of Texas, Holcombe Blvd. 1400, Houston, 77030-4009, Texas, USA

    James C. Yao

  2. São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina da, Universidade de São Paulo,, Instituto do Cancer do Estado de, Ave Dr Arnaldo 251, São Paulo, 01246-000, São Paulo, Brazil

    Paulo M. Hoff

  3. Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, Faculdade, de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Endocrine Neoplasia Unit, Instituto do, Av Dr Arnaldo 251, São Paulo, 01246-000, São Paulo, Brazil

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Izikson, L., Zeitouni, N.C. (2011). Merkel Cell Carcinoma. In: Yao, J., Hoff, P., Hoff, A. (eds) Neuroendocrine Tumors. Current Clinical Oncology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-997-0_14

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