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Prognostic Factors and Treatment Outcomes in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare yet highly aggressive neuroendocrine skin tumor. Prognostic models specific to MCC remain limited, and factors such as sentinel lymph node (SLN) positivity, sex, and treatment regimen are yet to be conclusively associated with survival outcomes.

Source: EJC Skin Cancer

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcskn.2025.100651

Authors: F. Venturi, A. Alessandrini, E. Magnaterra, E. Dika

Institutions: University of Bologna, University of Florence

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: $2,340