Merkel cell carcinoma in a patient with basal cell carcinoma: a case of localized disease with negative sentinel node biopsy
This case emphasizes the importance of early detection, comprehensive imaging, and multimodal therapy in the management of MCC. Close follow-up remains essential, especially in cases with negative SLNB, to monitor for recurrence or metastasis.
Authors
- Aasim Sehbai
- Humza Saeed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0256-4272)
- Muhammad Husnain Ahmad
- Uswa Ahmad
- Hiba Arshad Shahani
- Masab Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8599-6861)
- Sana Javeriya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5752-4748)
- Ilsa Babar
Institutions
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Rawalpindi Medical University (PK)
- Punjab Medical College (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003063
- Primary Topic
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00