[Merkel cell carcinoma: current diagnosis and treatment]

Bull Cancer. 2008 Sep;95(9):823-7. doi: 10.1684/bdc.2008.0673.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We propose herein a review based on literature data about current treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma, including new data on adjuvant radiotherapy and sentinel lymph node biopsy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / epidemiology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / methods
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy / methods
  • Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / radiotherapy