Spontaneous regression of Merkel cell carcinoma in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive primary cutaneous neuroendocrine malignant tumor. The tumor has a high rate of local recurrence after surgical removal. Spontaneous regression appears to be relatively common in this r...

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Main Authors: Turk Tamara, Orlic Zeljka Crncevic, Smoljan Ivana, Nacinovic Antica, Bekafigo Irena Seili, Radic Jelena, Zamolo Gordana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/7270