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TitelMerkel Cell Carcinoma with locoregional and distant spread
Abstract Nr.3021
DoelMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) of the eyelid is a rare disease. Nonocular MCC is known to recur in 66% and to be lethal in almost 33%. In a previous study (Ophthalmology 2008; 115: 195-201), reviewing 86 patients with eyelid MCC, only 2 patients died of distant metastasis of eyelid MCC. Here, we review 6 cases of the last 5 years with MCC.
MethodesCase description and literature review.
ResultatenTwo of the 6 new cases showed locoregional spread, and one patient developed distant metastasis within two years of the primary diagnosis of eyelid MCC. We discuss the need of locoregional biopsies, in view of the larger literature.
ConclusieDistant metastases of eyelid MCC are less frequent than metastases of nonocular MCC, probably due to early diagnosis. Eyelid MCC larger than 2 cm, may justify locoregional surgery/biopsy.
BelangenverstrengelingNee
Auteur 1
NaamVAN AERSCHOT
InitialenJ
InstituutUZLeuven, Department of ophthalmology
StadLeuven
Auteur 2
NaamVAN GINDERDEUREN
InitialenR
InstituutUZLeuven, Department of ophthalmology
StadLeuven
Auteur 3
NaamMISSOTTEN
InitialenG
InstituutUZLeuven, Department of ophthalmology
StadLeuven
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