Cytokeratin 20-negative Merkel cell carcinoma is infrequently associated with the Merkel cell polyom...
Cytokeratin 20-negative Merkel cell carcinoma is infrequently associated with the Merkel cell polyomavirus
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New York: Nature Publishing Group US
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New York: Nature Publishing Group US
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Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, highly aggressive cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma most commonly seen in sun-damaged skin. Histologically, the tumor consists of primitive round cells with fine chromatin and numerous mitoses. Immunohistochemical stains demonstrate expression of neuroendocrine markers. In addition, cytokeratin 20 (CK20) is express...
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Cytokeratin 20-negative Merkel cell carcinoma is infrequently associated with the Merkel cell polyomavirus
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1676354057
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1676354057
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0893-3952
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1530-0285
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10.1038/modpathol.2014.148
