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Spontaneous regression of Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin
Author(s) -
YANGUAS I.,
GODAY J.J.,
GONZÁLEZGÜEMES M.,
OLEAGA J.M.,
LOZANO M.,
SOLOETA R.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2133.1997.18251927.x
Subject(s) - merkel cell carcinoma , merkel cell , regression , carcinoma , medicine , dermatology , oncology , pathology , psychology , psychoanalysis
We report a 65‐year‐old man who presented with a Merkel cell carcinoma on his right ear, a small satellite nodule and regional lymph node metastases. No treatment was given because of his generally poor state of health. Spontaneous regression of all the lesions was observed within a month. Merkel cell carcinoma is a potentially aggressive tumour. Only four cases of spontaneous regression have been reported previously.