Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin (Merkel's cell carcinoma) is a rare tumor. Until recently 86 patients with this tumor have been described. Two cases of this tumor are presented. This neoplasm has a high propensity for lymphatic as well as hematogenous metastases. It presents as a dermal
Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin: Diagnostic and management considerations
โ Scribed by Thomas A. Bonfiglio
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 251 KB
- Volume
- 14
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0360-3016
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