默克尔细胞癌

Merkel cell carcinoma.

作者信息

Liao Peggy B

机构信息

Skin Care Specialists of Colorado, Longmont, Colorado 80501, USA.

出版信息

Dermatol Ther. 2008 Nov-Dec;21(6):447-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2008.00245.x.

DOI:10.1111/j.1529-8019.2008.00245.x

PMID:19076622

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare cutaneous malignancy that occurs mainly in the ultraviolet-exposed areas of the head and neck region and has a mortality rate higher than that of melanoma (33%) with a tendency to recur. The clinical features, diagnosis, work up, and current recommendations for treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma are discussed.

摘要

默克尔细胞癌是一种罕见的皮肤恶性肿瘤，主要发生在头颈部暴露于紫外线的区域，其死亡率高于黑色素瘤（33%），且有复发倾向。本文讨论了默克尔细胞癌的临床特征、诊断、检查及当前的治疗建议。