Spontaneous regression of Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin

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作者
Yanguas, I [1 ]
Goday, JJ [1 ]
GonzalezGuemes, M [1 ]
Oleaga, JM [1 ]
Lozano, M [1 ]
Soloeta, R [1 ]
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[1] HOSP SANTIAGO APOSTOL,DEPT PATHOL,VITORIA 01004,SPAIN
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10.1046/j.1365-2133.1997.18251927.x
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R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
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100206 ;
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We report a 65-year-old man who presented with a Merkel cell carcinoma on his right ear, a small satellite nodule and regional lymph node metastases, No treatment was given because of his generally poor state of health. Spontaneous regression of all the lesions was observed within a month. Merkel cell carcinoma is a potentially aggressive tumour. Only four cases of spontaneous regression have been reported previously.
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