Spontaneous regression of Merkel cell carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature

201440 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Dhaneshor Sharma · Leicester Royal Infirmary

Thangasamy K Sankar · Kettering General Hospital

Abstract

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first described case of MCC with primary CSR of the nose. Exact mechanism of regression remains unclear. Further research is needed in identifying pathway of immune response and possible immunotherapy as a cure.

Topics & Keywords

Polyomavirus and related diseases Antenna Design and Analysis Full-Duplex Wireless Communications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

Volume 7, pp. 104-108

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.11.027

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