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Merkel cell carcinoma: extended lymphadenectomy and reconstruction with biosynthetic prosthesis.
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Journal of Surgical Case Reports . May2018, Vol. 2018 Issue 5, p1-N.PAG. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Introduction: Merkel cell carcinomas (MCC) is an aggressive neuroendocrine carcinoma originating from the Merkel cell in the dermo-epidermal junction. Only 10% of MCC occur on the skin of the trunk. Case report: We report a case of Merkel's abdominal carcinomas treated with extensive inguinal lymphadenectomy and reconstruction of the abdominal wall and inguinal canal using prosthesis GORE® BIO-A®. Discussion: Immunohistochemical analysis by tumor-specific markers is crucial for diagnosis and permits differentiation from other tumors of the skin. MCC is an aggressive tumor with poor prognosis. Conclusions: For primary tumors without indications of the presence of organ metastases complete surgical excision is the gold standard. Gore BIO-A is a biosynthetic prosthesis with manageable structure that allows it to be positioned and shaped according to needs, its strength provides for excellent support for the reconstruction of the inguinal canal wall. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MERKEL cell carcinoma
*LYMPHADENECTOMY
*BIOSYNTHESIS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20428812
- Volume :
- 2018
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 130155957
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjy098