Intradural extramedullary cervical metastasis from Merkel cell carcinoma: a case report and literature review

Intradural extramedullary cervical metastasis from Merkel cell carcinoma: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare aggressive primary skin carcinoma with an incidence of 44 cases per 100,000. The natural course of MCC often results in rapid growth and early metastasis. On the other hand, the spinal cord is rarely affected and frequently features the end s...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Pennisi, Andrea Talacchi, Marcello Nunzio Tirendi, Marco Giordano, Alessandro Olivi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Chinese Neurosurgical Journal
Subjects:
Spinal metastasis
Merkel cell carcinoma
Intradural spinal metastasis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41016-022-00310-3

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