Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Primer for the Radiologist
- 1 June 2013
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Roentgen Ray Society in American Journal of Roentgenology
- Vol. 200 (6), 1186-1196
- https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.12.9884
Abstract
OBJECTIVE. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive cutaneous neuroendocrine tumor. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive description of the staging, workup, treatment, and follow-up of MCC. CONCLUSION. Sentinel lymph node mapping and PET/CT are the cornerstones of staging of MCC. MCC is a radiosensitive tumor, and hence radiotherapy plays a major role in its management. Close follow-up with PET/CT helps in detecting recurrences of MCC.Keywords
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