Merkel cell carcinoma in elderly: case report and review of the literature

C. Ultori; L. Cimetti; Patrizia Stefanoni; R. Pellegrini; Piero Rapazzini; C. Capella

doi:10.1007/s40520-013-0020-2

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Merkel cell carcinoma in elderly: case report and review of the literature

C. Ultori, L. Cimetti, Patrizia Stefanoni, R. Pellegrini, Piero Rapazzini, C. Capella

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research2013doi:10.1007/s40520-013-0020-2

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Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare neuroendocrine tumour of the skin, characterised by an aggressive clinical course. The incidence of this rare neoplasia is rapidly increasing. Herein we report our experience with a patient who developed a MCC of the inguinal region.

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C. Ultori#1 L. Cimetti#2 Patrizia Stefanoni#3 R. Pellegrini#4 Piero Rapazzini#5 C. Capella#6

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University of Insubria Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi

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