Merkel Cell Carcinoma in a Patient with Previous History of Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare primary skin malignancy with very aggressive behaviour. This disease was first described by Cyril Toker in 1972. It is neuroendocrine in origin and has a high metastatic potential. There is ongoing research surrounding the highly specific diagnostic marker CK20, the pathogenesis of MCC related to Merkel Cell Polyomavirus (MCPyV) and the use of adjuvant therapy with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In this paper, we discuss a case of a 77-year old female with MCC and a previous history of treated breast cancer.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdalla Saad Abdalla Al-Zawi, Andrzej Ratajczak, Soad Eldruki, Kinga Zastawna, Elizabeth Tan
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- EP ID EP530091
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.065
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