Dermoscopic characteristics of Merkel cell carcinoma

Dermoscopic characteristics of Merkel cell carcinoma

Abstract Background Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive, cutaneous tumour with high mortality and frequently delayed diagnosis. Clinically, it often manifests as a rapidly growing erythematous to purple nodule usually located on the lower extremities or face and scalp of elderly patien...

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Main Authors: Dimitra Koumaki, Georgios Evangelou, Alexander C. Katoulis, Zoe Apalla, Aimilios Lallas, Marios Papadakis, Stamatios Gregoriou, Elizabeth Lazaridou, Konstantinos Krasagakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Dermoscopy
Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM)
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)
Polymorphous vessels
Polyomavirus
Neuroendocrine carcinoma
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-024-12566-2

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