Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Rare and Underdiagnosed Entity.
Our study reveals unique characteristics of MCC, predominance of female patients, and a slightly younger average diagnosis age compared to existing literature. The 2-year survival rate in our cohort was 82%. The study underscores the importance of early detection and diagnosis of MCC, thereby enhancing clinical awareness and improving patient outcomes.
Authors
- Ronen Toledano
- Adi Maisel Lotan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7950-1371)
- Yoav Gronovich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5521-2639)
- Hadas Yarimi
Institutions
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
- Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- Primary Topic
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00