Skin Cancer: Back to Basics—Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare andaggressive skin cancer. Advanced disease portends a poor prognosis in most patients. We review the pathogenesis, clinical features, dermoscopic findings, differential diagnosis, workup, treatment modalities, and follow-up of MCC for dermatology nurses. It is important for nurses to be familiar with MCC to prevent delayed diagnosis.

• Publication year

  2021

• Venue

  Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association

• Publication date

  2021-02-26

• Fields of study

  Medicine

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  DOI 10.1097/JDN.0000000000000606
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