[Merkel cell carcinoma: (r)evolution].

Abstract

Merkel Cell Carcinoma (CCM) is an aggressive cutaneous tumor of the elderly, which has become the second cause of mortality linked to skin cancer. This has led clinicians and scientists to devote more time to the study of this rare tumor, announcing to a revolution in our understanding, diagnosis and therapy of this cancer. We present here these recent advances, which illustrate the exponential growth of knowledge in the medical field, drawing comparisons with more frequent cancers such as melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

• Authors: Laurence Feldmeyer, Olivier Gaide
• Journal: Revue medicale suisse (Rev Med Suisse) Vol. 9 Issue 380 Pg. 723-6, 728-9 (Apr 03 2013) ISSN: 1660-9379 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Carcinome de Merket: (r)evolution.
• PMID: 23621042 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Carcinoma, Merkel Cell (diagnosis, pathology, therapy)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Humans
• Neoplasm Staging
• Skin Neoplasms (diagnosis, pathology, therapy)