Spontaneous regression of primitive Merkel cell carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin tumor that mainly occurs in the elderly with a generally poor prognosis. Like all skin cancers, its incidence is rising. Despite the poor prognosis, a few reports of spontaneous regression have been published. We describe the case of a 89-year-o...
Main Author: | Fernando Cirillo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2015-12-01
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Series: | Rare Tumors |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/rt/article/view/5961 |
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