Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease
Background. The goal of this paper is to review contemporary multidisciplinary treatment with reference to Merkel cell carcinoma. Management of this rare but highly aggressive skin cancer is a complex undertaking that necessitates an understanding of its etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation...
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| description | Background. The goal of this paper is to review contemporary multidisciplinary treatment with reference to Merkel cell carcinoma. Management of this rare but highly aggressive skin cancer is a complex undertaking that necessitates an understanding of its etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and the coordinated work of several clinical specializations. Recent Findings. The contemporary literature employs a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best patient's treatment. Conclusion. This paper presents an algorithm for contemporary management for the rare and aggressive Merkel cell carcinoma. Multidisciplinary approach in a tumor center provides high-quality care for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0ed7f13180614b9c8e10b4a6735b40bb2025-02-03T01:32:42ZengWileyJournal of Skin Cancer2090-29052090-29132013-01-01201310.1155/2013/189342189342Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare DiseaseSven Schneider0Dietmar Thurnher1Boban M. Erovic2Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, AustriaBackground. The goal of this paper is to review contemporary multidisciplinary treatment with reference to Merkel cell carcinoma. Management of this rare but highly aggressive skin cancer is a complex undertaking that necessitates an understanding of its etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and the coordinated work of several clinical specializations. Recent Findings. The contemporary literature employs a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best patient's treatment. Conclusion. This paper presents an algorithm for contemporary management for the rare and aggressive Merkel cell carcinoma. Multidisciplinary approach in a tumor center provides high-quality care for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/189342 |
| spellingShingle | Sven Schneider Dietmar Thurnher Boban M. Erovic Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease Journal of Skin Cancer |
| title | Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease |
| title_full | Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease |
| title_fullStr | Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease |
| title_full_unstemmed | Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease |
| title_short | Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease |
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