A Regional Survey on Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Plea for Uniform Patient Journey Modeling and Diagnostic–Therapeutic Pathway
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive cutaneous neuroendocrine cancer that usually affects the elderly and immunosuppressed in sun-exposed areas. Due to its rarity, it is frequently unrecognized, and its management is not standardized across medical centers, despite the more recent av...
Main Authors: | Michela Roberto, Andrea Botticelli, Alessio Caggiati, Alberto Chiriatti, Carlo Della Rocca, Virginia Ferraresi, Felice Musicco, Giovanni Pellacani, Paolo Marchetti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Current Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/29/10/570 |
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