Role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Joint Authors
Higgins, Kevin M.
Arruda, Eric P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and typically aggressive form of skin cancer.
It most commonly affects the elderly and has a predilection for the sun-exposed skin of the head and neck region.
Other etiological factors include immune suppression, organ transplantation, and polyoma virus infection.
MCC has a propensity to spread to regional lymphatics with a high locoregional recurrence rate.
Since its discovery in 1972, treatment paradigms have shifted, with no consensus on optimal management strategies.
Currently, standard of care includes surgical intervention to the primary and locoregional site with adjuvant radiotherapy for high-risk disease.
In this paper, we discuss the history, pathology, and epidemiology of this rare disease with a focus on the evidentiary basis of treatment protocols.
The use of sentinel lymph node biopsy as a management option will be the focus of this paper.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arruda, Eric P.& Higgins, Kevin M.. 2012. Role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452014
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arruda, Eric P.& Higgins, Kevin M.. Role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452014
American Medical Association (AMA)
Arruda, Eric P.& Higgins, Kevin M.. Role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452014
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452014