VP-16, cisplatin, doxorubicin, and bleomycin in metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma. Report of a case with long-term remission.

Authors :: Azagury M
Chevallier B
Atlan D
Graic Y
Dayot JP
Thomine E
Source :: American journal of clinical oncology [Am J Clin Oncol] 1993 Apr; Vol. 16 (2), pp. 102-4.
Publication Year :: 1993
Abstract: A complete response with combination chemotherapy was obtained in a patient with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma. This complete response lasted 15 months. This case report demonstrates the chemosensitivity of this metastatic disease when treated with combination chemotherapy.

Subjects :: Bleomycin administration & dosage
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell secondary
Cisplatin administration & dosage
Doxorubicin administration & dosage
Etoposide administration & dosage
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Remission Induction
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols therapeutic use
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell drug therapy
Skin Neoplasms drug therapy

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