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A better prognosis for Merkel cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin

A better prognosis for Merkel cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin

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A better prognosis for Merkel cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin

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A better prognosis for Merkel cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin

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United States: Elsevier Inc

Journal title

The American journal of surgery, 2013-11, Vol.206 (5), p.752-757

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English

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United States: Elsevier Inc

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Abstract Background There is limited evidence that Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) arising from a nodal basin without evidence of a primary cutaneous (PC) site has better prognosis. We present our experience at 2 tertiary care referral centers with stage III MCC with and without a PC site. Methods Fifty stage III MCC patients were identified between 19...

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A better prognosis for Merkel cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1445912221

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1445912221

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ISSN

0002-9610

E-ISSN

1879-1883

DOI

10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.02.005

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