Computed tomography evaluation of recurrent Merkel cell carcinoma

Liston A. Orr; Steven C. Sotile; Barry R. Byram; B.G. Brogdon

doi:10.1016/0899-7071(92)90092-N

Original article| Volume 16, ISSUE 1, P52-54, January 1992

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Computed tomography evaluation of recurrent Merkel cell carcinoma

Liston A. Orr, MD
Liston A. Orr
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Address reprint requests to: Liston A. Orr, MD, University of South Alabama, 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL 36617.
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Department of Radiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA
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Steven C. Sotile, MD
Steven C. Sotile
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Department of Radiology, Baton Rouge General Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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Barry R. Byram, MD
Barry R. Byram
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Department of Radiology, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, LA, USA
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B.G. Brogdon, MD
B.G. Brogdon
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Department of Radiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA
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Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare cutaneous neoplasm with aggressive characteristics. Local recurrence following wide local excision is common. Computed tomography (CT) findings in a case of recurrent Merkel cell carcinoma are reported, with discussion of treatment options.

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