Merkel Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive, primary skin cancer exhibiting neuroendocrine differentiation. Several synonyms exist; however, the term Merkel cell carcinoma is still most commonly used in view of the many similarities of the ...

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Merkel cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that develops beneath the skin and in hair follicles. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9W86gr

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Patients with clinically node negative extremity Merkel cell carcinoma: The importance of identifying and treating patients with microscopic nodal metastases - Veness - 2010 - Australasian Journal of Dermatology - Wiley Online Library

onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Patients with clinically node negative extremity Merkel cell carcinoma: The importance of identifying and treating patients with microscopic nodal metastases - Veness - 2010 - Australasian Journal of Dermatology - Wiley Online LibraryView full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Patients with clinically node negative extremity Merkel cell carcinoma: The importance of identifying and treating... http://bit.ly/ac9AJ7

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Arch Dermatol -- Distinction of 2 Different Primary Merkel Cell Carcinomas in 1 Patient by Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Genome Analysis, June 2010, Schrama et al. 146 (6): 687

archderm.ama-assn.org — “Archives of Dermatology is a monthly professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association. Archives of Dermatology publishes original, peer-reviewed reports and discussions that address the effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment in medical and surgical dermatology, pediatric and geriatric dermatology, and oncologic and aesthetic dermatologic surgeryView full resource at archderm.ama-assn.org

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Distinction of 2 Different Primary Merkel Cell Carcinomas in 1 Patient by Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Genome Analysis... http://bit.ly/bKqyPG

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Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare, inherited disorder that predisposes patients to widespread human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas.1, 2 Although epidermodysplasia verruciformis is most commonly inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a rare, genetic disorder that predisposes patients to HPV infection and skin cancer.http://bit.ly/acUY0w

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Verrucous Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Verrucous carcinoma (VC) refers to a clinicopathologic concept implying a locally aggressive, clinically exophytic, low-grade, slow-growing, well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma with minimal metastatic potential.Verrucous carcinoma typically involves the oral cavity, larynx, genitalia, skin, and esophagus.In 1948, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Verrucous carcinoma is a clinical concept implying a low-grade, slow-growing, squamous cell carcinoma.http://bit.ly/aB5PEW

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Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Penile tumors present a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic issue, mainly because of their psychological implications. The diagnosis may be delayed because many patients tend to disregard early asymptomatic lesions, and they often seek medical attention at ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common type of cancer found on the penis. Learn more about penile SCC. http://bit.ly/cvRnB6

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Keratoacanthoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a relatively common low-grade malignancy that originates in the pilosebaceous glands and closely and pathologically resembles squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In fact, strong arguments support classifying keratoacanthoma as a variant of invasive SCC.View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Keratoacanthoma is a common skin tumor. Tumors may be benign but then transform to malignant. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ceNWVO

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer and accounts for 20% of cutaneous malignancies.1 Squamous cell carcinoma frequently arises on the sun-exposed skin of middle-aged and elderly individuals. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer. Learn the risk factors of this type of cancer. http://bit.ly/dyRq4I

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Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The autosomal dominant nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) represents a series of multiorgan abnormalities known to be the consequence of abnormalities in the PTCH gene. The syndrome has been documented for 50 years, but more ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects several organ systems. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/9KCjyJ

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Actinic Keratosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a UV light-induced lesion of the skin that may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.1, 2, 3 It is by far the most common lesion with malignant potential to arise on ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Actinic keratosis s a UV light–induced lesion of the skin that may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. http://bit.ly/d5BsLe

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Basal Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy in humans. It typically occurs in areas of chronic sun exposure. BCC is usually slow growing and rarely metastasizes, but it can cause clinically significant local destruction ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy in humans. It usually occurs on skin exposed to the sun. http://bit.ly/9bWV9p

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Bowen Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described by the American dermatologist John T. Bowen in 1912, Bowen disease is a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in situ with the potential for significant lateral spread. Larger lesions can reach several centimeters in diameter. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Bowen disease is also known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ, a form of skin cancer. Learn more. http://bit.ly/brxL83

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Acrokeratosis Neoplastica: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acrokeratosis neoplastica is a rare acral psoriasiform dermatosis associated with internal malignancy, most frequently squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the upper aerodigestive tract. The syndrome of acrokeratosis neoplastica typically precedes the diagnosis of malignancy. Acrokeratosis neoplastica ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Acrokeratosis neoplastica is a rare skin condition that resembles psoriasis. It is sometimes linked to cancer. http://bit.ly/bunzG0

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Smokeless Tobacco Lesions: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The use of smokeless tobacco is associated with a spectrum of oral cavity lesions, including leukoplakia, speckled leukoplakia, erythroplasia, tobacco-associated keratosis, carcinoma in situ (CIS), verrucous carcinoma, and invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In addition to ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Smokeless tobacco use is associated with a variety of oral problems, including lesios and tumors. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c6GYRF

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Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is an uncommon form of progressive multifocal leukoplakia with a high rate of malignant transformation to either squamous cell cancer or verrucous carcinoma and a high probability of recurrence. Pathophysiology The etiology ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia is an oral tumor that is likely to become malignant and/or recur. Learn more.http://bit.ly/arE8XM

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