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Revista Clínica de Medicina de Familia
On-line version ISSN 2386-8201Print version ISSN 1699-695X
Abstract
GOMEZ SANCHEZ, María Encarnación et al. Merkel cell carcinoma: a case report. Rev Clin Med Fam [online]. 2013, vol.6, n.1, pp.43-46. ISSN 2386-8201. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1699-695X2013000100008.
The Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an unusual, rapidly growing tumour and potentially metastatic, presenting a high mortality rate (30%), and whose incidence is increasing. It mainly affects people of advanced age, immunodepressed, and with a history of prolonged exposure to the sun. In 2008, an association with Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) was established, which has led to a new field of research. Its management is under continuous discussion, as most guidelines are based on retrospective studies. We report a case of MCC on the right cheek, in an 85 year old patient. The aim of this report is to update knowledge of this uncommon but very aggressive tumour.
Keywords : Merkel cell carcinoma; Diagnosis; Therapeutic.