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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on Merkel cell carcinoma, editorials on Merkel cell carcinoma, and perspectives on Merkel cell carcinoma - drawn from the top medical journals.
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PET vs. CT for Detecting MCC Metastases: Comparison with Gold Standard Evaluation Points to the Winner Free
- May 18, 2012
- Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
PET was more sensitive than CT for detecting MCC metastases to regional nodes.- Reviewing:
- Colgan MB et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2012 Apr 30;:
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The Immune System and Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- June 17, 2011
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Antibodies to Merkel cell polyomavirus and intratumoral CD8+ lymphocyte invasion predict outcomes in patients with MCC.- Reviewing:
- Touzé A et al., J Clin Oncol 2011 Apr 20; 29:1612. Paulson KG et al., J Clin Oncol 2011 Apr 20; 29:1539.
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma: The Other Serious Cutaneous Tumor
- July 16, 2010
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
MCC is associated with other cancers, particularly squamous cell carcinoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.- Reviewing:
- Kaae J et al., J Natl Cancer Inst 2010 Jun 2; 102:793.
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Origin of Merkel Cell Carcinomas No Longer Murky
- February 15, 2008
- Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Eight of 10 Merkel cell tumors tested showed the presence of a novel polyomavirus.- Reviewing:
- Feng H et al., Science 2008 Jan 17;:
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- July 14, 2006
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Sentinel lymph node biopsy identified nodal disease in a third of patients whose clinical exams showed local disease alone.- Reviewing:
- Gupta SG et al., Arch Dermatol 2006 Jun; 142:685-90.
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Can Be Helpful in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- October 25, 2005
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Merkel cell carcinoma is very aggressive, and lymph node involvement and distant metastases are common. It is challenging to examine lymph nodes for Merkel cell . . .- Reviewing:
- Schmalbach CE et al., Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2005 Jul; 131:610-4.
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What Is the Best Therapy for Merkel Cell Carcinoma?
- November 9, 2004
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. Management may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The best approach is . . .- Reviewing:
- Eng TY et al., Am J Clin Oncol 2004 Oct; 27:510-5.
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Mohs Surgery and Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- December 17, 2002
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Because Merkel cell carcinoma is rare, there are no standardized treatment protocols. Narrow excision is associated with a recurrence rate of up to 89%, and . . .- Reviewing:
- Boyer JD et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2002 Dec; 47:885-92.
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Increased Risk for Merkel Cell Carcinoma in Patients with AIDS
- March 27, 2002
- Bruce R. Smoller, MD
- Dermatology
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, possibly UV-induced, skin carcinoma that accounts for less than 1% of cancerous skin tumors. It arises primarily in . . .- Reviewing:
- Engels EA et al., Lancet 2002 Feb 9; 359:497-8.
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Sentinel Node Biopsy in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- March 27, 2002
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) spreads to the regional lymph nodes within 2 years in up to 70% of cases, and the overall 5-year survival rate . . .- Reviewing:
- Mehrany K et al., Dermatol Surg 2002 Feb; 28:113-7.
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The Utility of XRT for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- March 12, 2001
- GJ Hruza
- Dermatology
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is frequently fatal, and its rarity makes it difficult to determine how best to manage it. To evaluate the use of . . .- Reviewing:
- Gillenwater AM et al., Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2001 Feb; 127:
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Mohs Surgery vs. Excision for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- January 1, 1998
- GJ Hruza
- Dermatology
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare tumor with a high rate of local recurrence and metastatic disease. Because of the rarity of this tumor, the . . .- Reviewing:
- O'Connor WJ et al., Dermatol Surg 1997; 23:
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Merkel Cell Virus
- December 21, 2012
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
We can now conclude that all Merkel cell carcinomas are caused by viral infection, likely associated with a compromised immune system.- Reviewing:
- Rodig SJ et al., J Clin Invest 2012 Dec 3; 122:4645.
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Merkel-Cell Carcinoma in Patients Treated with PUVA
- December 1, 1998
- GJ Hruza
- Dermatology
Long-term follow-up studies of patients treated with PUVA for psoriasis have shown that these patients have a significantly increased risk for developing squamous cell carcinoma . . .- Reviewing:
- Lunder EJ and Stern RS., N Engl J Med 1998; 339:
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Takes the Stage
- March 11, 2011
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Highlights of the new risk-stratification scheme, with a focus on tumor characteristics- Reviewing:
- Farasat S et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2011 Jan 21;:
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