An ultrasonography–cytology protocol for the diagnostic management of regional nodes in a subset of patients with Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin
Background The status of regional lymph nodes (LNs) is one of the most consistent
predictors of survival in Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). In cases of clinically localized …
predictors of survival in Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). In cases of clinically localized …
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma: an emerging role and the Westmead hospital experience
J Howle, M Veness - Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive cutaneous malignancy which
has a high rate of nodal metastasis. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) enables the …
has a high rate of nodal metastasis. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) enables the …
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in clinically node‐negative Merkel cell carcinoma: the Westmead Hospital experience
LN Jenkins, JR Howle, MJ Veness - ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive cutaneous malignancy with
a propensity to metastasize to regional lymph nodes. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in …
a propensity to metastasize to regional lymph nodes. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in …
Impact of sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma: results of a prospective study and review of the literature
S Maza, U Trefzer, M Hofmann, S Schneider… - European Journal of …, 2006 - Springer
Purpose Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is the most aggressive of the cutaneous
malignancies, showing a propensity to spread to regional lymph nodes (LNs). The aim of …
malignancies, showing a propensity to spread to regional lymph nodes (LNs). The aim of …
Sentinel lymph node biopsy for evaluation and treatment of patients with Merkel cell carcinoma: the Dana-Farber experience and meta-analysis of the literature
SG Gupta, LC Wang, PF Penas… - Archives of …, 2006 - jamanetwork.com
Objective To determine the diagnostic accuracy and usefulness of sentinel lymph node
biopsy (SLNB) and computed tomographic scans in the initial evaluation and treatment of …
biopsy (SLNB) and computed tomographic scans in the initial evaluation and treatment of …
Merkel cell carcinoma: an Australian perspective and the importance of addressing the regional lymph nodes in clinically node-negative patients
BACKGROUND: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive cutaneous malignancy.
Nodal status has prognostic significance. OBJECTIVE: We sought to analyze for factors …
Nodal status has prognostic significance. OBJECTIVE: We sought to analyze for factors …
Role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma: statistical analysis of 403 reported cases
Y Shibayama, S Imafuku, A Takahashi… - International journal of …, 2015 - Springer
Background Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous malignancy with a high rate of
nodal metastasis. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is used in MCC and other cancers to …
nodal metastasis. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is used in MCC and other cancers to …
A meta-analysis of the prognostic significance of sentinel lymph node status in Merkel cell carcinoma
K Mehrany, CC Otley, RH Weenig, PK Phillips… - Dermatologic …, 2002 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND Merkel cell carcinoma is an aggressive cutaneous neoplasm with a high
propensity to metastasize to lymph nodes. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to …
propensity to metastasize to lymph nodes. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to …
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in Merkel cell carcinoma: a 15‐year institutional experience and statistical analysis of 721 reported cases
DA Gunaratne, JR Howle… - British Journal of …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare aggressive cutaneous neuroendocrine malignancy
that frequently metastasizes to the regional lymphatic basin. Pathological assessment of …
that frequently metastasizes to the regional lymphatic basin. Pathological assessment of …
Sentinel node status and immunosuppression: recurrence factors in localized Merkel cell carcinoma
T Jouary, E Kubica, S Dalle, C Pages… - Acta Dermato …, 2015 - hal.science
The prognostic value of the sentinel lymph node in Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) has been
examined previously in heterogeneous retrospective studies. The current retrospective study …
examined previously in heterogeneous retrospective studies. The current retrospective study …