Merkel cell carcinoma in lymph nodes with and without primary origin

Cancer Med. 2022 Mar;11(6):1484-1489. doi: 10.1002/cam4.4562. Epub 2022 Feb 6.

Abstract

The prognosis of MCC with lymph node involvement was better in patients with an unknown than a known primary. Treatment with a uniform aggressive combined chemoradiation regimen, with or without lymphadenectomy, led to better survival rates than previously reported.

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Lymphatic Metastasis / pathology
  • Prognosis
  • Skin Neoplasms* / pathology