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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2005; 38(02): 166-169
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.19792
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Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

The reclusive patient-a case report & clinical review of Merkel cell carcinoma

C Ramanathan
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
,
WP P Eardley
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
,
S P Nagarajan
Pathology, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, U.K.
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15 January 2020 (online)

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Abstract

Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma with intra - hepatic metastases in a reclusive gentleman is described. We present an interesting case with learning points and a review of this uncommon malignancy.

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma - Intra-Hepatic - Metastasis - Neuro-endocrine
 
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