Acta otorrinolaringológica española
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Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp · Jul 2011
Review Case Reports[Merkel cell carcinoma: a presentation of 5 cases and a review of the literature].
Merkel cell carcinoma is an unusual, aggressive skin tumour, with a tendency to recurrence after its surgical extirpation. Five cases of tumours in the cervicofacial region seen at our Centre in the last five years are presented, along with a review of the literature, focusing on its etiopathogeneis, approach and treatment.