A Comparison of Merkel Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma: Results from the California Cancer Registry

Introduction Melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) are both aggressive skin malignancies associated with immunosuppression and possible UV exposure. Both tumors get similar surgical treatment; however, MCC is a relatively rare tumor in which less is known about prognosis and clinical behavior. Me...

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Main Authors: Julia Grabowski, Sidney L Saltzstein, Georgia Robins Sadler, Zunera Tahir, Sarah Blair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-01-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/CMO.S423