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MERKEL CELL CARCINOMA

By Iqbal Muhammad Iqbal

School of Medicine Bandung Islamic University

Abstract

Merkel cells are of a clinical importance because an uncommon carconima derived from them is very agressive and difficult to treat. Merkel cell carcinoma is 40 time less common than malignant melanoma, but has twice the mortality of that disease.

Key word: Merkel cell, carcinoma

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