Merkel Cell Carcinoma : The Past, the Present, and the Future
Joint Authors
Erovic, Inamaria
Erovic, Boban M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Since the first description of the Merkel cell carcinoma by Cyril Toker in 1972, the number of studies has significantly increased over the last 4 decades.
In this review, we will illustrate the historical background of the Merkel cell carcinoma beginning with the 19th century, the first description of the Merkel cell to the finding of the CK20 as a highly specific diagnostic marker and finally to the recently detected Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV).
Moreover, we will highlight the beginning of adjuvant therapeutic regimens with radiotherapy and chemotherapy and discuss the diagnostic work-up including imaging and histology of patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.
Another very rapidly growing and interesting field of research is the development of patients' specific and tailored targeted therapy, in particular in patients with distant metastatic disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Erovic, Inamaria& Erovic, Boban M.. 2013. Merkel Cell Carcinoma : The Past, the Present, and the Future. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508977
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Erovic, Inamaria& Erovic, Boban M.. Merkel Cell Carcinoma : The Past, the Present, and the Future. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508977
American Medical Association (AMA)
Erovic, Inamaria& Erovic, Boban M.. Merkel Cell Carcinoma : The Past, the Present, and the Future. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508977
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508977