Spontaneous regression of Merkel cell carcinoma of the male breast with ongoing immune response. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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Abstract Title:

Spontaneous Regression of Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Male Breast with Ongoing Immune Response.

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Cureus. 2018 Nov 14 ;10(11):e3589. Epub 2018 Nov 14. PMID: 30675444

Abstract Author(s):

Yugmel Nijjar, Gilbert Bigras, Patricia Tai, Kurian Joseph

Article Affiliation:

Yugmel Nijjar

Abstract:

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous neuroendocrine tumor arising predominantly on sun-exposed skin among the elderly. The most common location is the head and neck, followed by the extremities. MCCs are highly aggressive tumors and rarely undergo spontaneous regression. We report a case of MCC which presented as a painless breast lump in an elderly male where the tumor regressed spontaneously after a biopsy.

Article Published Date : Nov 13, 2018

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Carcinoma: Merkel Cell : CK(3) : AC(1)

Additional Keywords : Spontaneous Tumor Regression : CK(20) : AC(2)

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