Merkel cell carcinoma – Beast with two Backs. Issue 9 (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ganjre, Anjali P.; Bagul, Neeta; Sarode, Gargi
• Is Part Of: Oral oncology. Volume 51:Issue 9(2015:Sep.)
• Page Start: 880
• Page End: 881
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: Neuroendocrine tumors -- Merkel cell carcinoma -- Mucosal MCC -- Cutaneous MCC; Mouth -- Cancer -- Periodicals; Mouth -- Tumors -- Periodicals; Mouth Diseases -- Periodicals; Mouth Neoplasms -- Periodicals; Bouche -- Cancer -- Périodiques; Bouche -- Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.9943105
• DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2015.05.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-8375

Abstract

Summary: Merkel cell carcinoma of cutaneous and mucosal origin shows many differences like in origin, etiology, anatomical site, prognosis etc. This communication focuses briefly on the differences between mucosal MCC and cutaneous MCC.