Spontaneous regression of recurrent and metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma

被引:23
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作者
Kubo, Hidemichi [1 ]
Matsushita, Shigeto [1 ]
Fukushige, Tomoko [1 ]
Kanzaki, Tamotsu [1 ]
Kanekura, Takuro [1 ]
机构
[1] Kagoshima Univ, Grad Sch Med & Dent Sci, Dept Dermatol, Field Sensory Organol, Kagoshima 890, Japan
来源
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY | 2007年 / 34卷 / 11期
关键词
apoptosis; Merkel cell carcinoma; spontaneous regression;
D O I
10.1111/j.1346-8138.2007.00382.x
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a malignant neuroendocrine tumor with a high rate of recurrence and metastasis. Despite its high degree of malignancy, spontaneous regression has been documented. We report an 87-year-old woman who presented with recurrent MCC on her left cheek and regional lymph node metastasis. Although she received no treatment due to her poor condition, the recurrent metastatic lesion regressed spontaneously within 2 months.
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页码:773 / 777
页数:5
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