Merkel Cell Carcinoma : Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease

Joint Authors

Thurnher, Dietmar
Erovic, Boban M.
Schneider, Sven

Source

Journal of Skin Cancer

Issue

Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2013-01-14

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Diseases
Medicine

Abstract EN

Background.

The goal of this paper is to review contemporary multidisciplinary treatment with reference to Merkel cell carcinoma.

Management of this rare but highly aggressive skin cancer is a complex undertaking that necessitates an understanding of its etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and the coordinated work of several clinical specializations.

Recent Findings.

The contemporary literature employs a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best patient's treatment.

Conclusion.

This paper presents an algorithm for contemporary management for the rare and aggressive Merkel cell carcinoma.

Multidisciplinary approach in a tumor center provides high-quality care for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Schneider, Sven& Thurnher, Dietmar& Erovic, Boban M.. 2013. Merkel Cell Carcinoma : Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Schneider, Sven…[et al.]. Merkel Cell Carcinoma : Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Schneider, Sven& Thurnher, Dietmar& Erovic, Boban M.. Merkel Cell Carcinoma : Interdisciplinary Management of a Rare Disease. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-453066