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Knowledge regarding behavior of and prognostic factors for Merkel cell carcinoma MCC is limited. Merkel cell carcinoma MCC is an aggressive cutaneous neoplasm that occurs most frequently in the head and neck region. Merkel Cell Carcinoma Dermatologist In Northport Al Alabama Dermatology Associates P C Immunostains used to distinguish these tumors. Merkel cell carcinoma prognostic factors . We sought to further understand the characteristics behavior prognostic factors and optimal treatment of MCC. Merkel cell carcinoma MCC was originally described by Toker in 1972 as trabecular carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of. Data on patient tumor characteristics and treatment were retrospectively. We also discuss current debates on treating Merkel cell carcinoma. Advanced disease stage at diagnosis most important age 60 male gender head and neck site immunosuppression Merkel cell polyomavirus negative subtype Curr Opin Oncol 2019317...