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Merkel cell carcinoma can be indolent: A case with 7 locoregional recurrences over 15 years highlights the importance of patient-tailored management

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive neuroendocrine cutaneous malignancy.1 Patients who develop recurrences or metastases usually have poor prognoses and are often treated aggressively.1 We report a case of a man with an indolent, unusually long course of MCC over 15 years with 7 locoregional recurrences before developing distant metastases. Because he had 4 major comorbidities at baseline, less aggressive therapies were chosen for his recurrences, and there was no evidence of disease for the vast majority of his 15-year course.

Source: JAAD Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.08.009

Authors: Alyssa Breneman, Tomoko Akaike, Kelly G. Paulson, Debra L. Breneman, Paul Nghiem

Institutions: Columbia University, University of Washington, Swedish Medical Center, University of Cincinnati

Language: English

Topic: Polyomavirus and related diseases

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600