Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9340262 | Oral Oncology Extra | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a very aggressive small cell tumour of neuro-endocrine origin, usually arising on sun-exposed parts of the skin. Only four cases of intra-oral MCC excluding the lips are reported with a maximum survival of 26Â months. A new case with a MCC on the right glossopharyngeal fold is presented. Because of the aggressive behaviour and the fact that wide excision with 3Â cm resection margins as recommended for skin lesions is anatomically not attainable, a MCC in the oral cavity has a very poor prognosis.
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Authors
S.M.G.A. Hendrikx, P.C.M. de Wilde, J.H.A.M. Kaanders, W.A.M. Blokx, R.L. Poorter, M.A.W. Merkx,