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Editorial
. 2023 Feb 28;15(5):1534.
doi: 10.3390/cancers15051534.

Merkel Cell Carcinoma: An Update and Review

Eggert Stockfleth  1
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Editorial

Merkel Cell Carcinoma: An Update and Review

Eggert Stockfleth. Cancers (Basel). .

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, very aggressive skin cancer with a high mortality rate and a high tendency of metastatic spread [...].

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Conflict of interest statement

The author declares no conflict of interest.

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