Journal
EJSO
Volume 47, Issue 2, Pages 483-485Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.05.013
Keywords
Merkel cell carcinoma; Radiotherapy; Surgery
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For localised Merkel cell carcinoma, the standard treatment is surgical excision followed by radiotherapy. However, for locally advanced MCC, radiotherapy may be an alternative option with up to 90% complete control achievable, and it is generally less morbid than surgery.
The standard treatment approach for localised Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is wide surgical excision followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. However extensive surgery for locally advanced MCC may cause morbidity and disfigurement, compromise function and delay adjuvant therapy. Since MCC is a highly radiosensitive tumour, an alternative treatment option for advanced MCCs, especially those in anatomically challenging locations, is radiotherapy. Complete and durable control is achieved in up to 90% of cases if the definitive treatment of primary MCC is with radiotherapy. It is generally less morbid than surgery and can produce excellent cosmetic and functional outcomes. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd, BASO similar to The Association for Cancer Surgery, and the European Society of Surgical Oncology. All rights reserved.
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