Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare neuro-endocrine tumor of skin with a poor prognosis. Data available in literature are scarce. Current treatment for locoregional disease is based on combined treatment by surgery and radiotherapy. However these treatments are controversial. The aim of the present review is to sum up the different available studies and to compare national and international guidelines.
Keywords: Carcinome de Merkel; Chirurgie; Follow up; Ganglion sentinelle; Merkel cell carcinoma; Radiotherapy; Radiothérapie; Sentinel lymph node biopsy; Suivi; Surgery.
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