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Merkel Cell Carcinoma—A Population-Based Epidemiological Study in Finland With a Clinical Series of 181 Cases
Merkel Cell Carcinoma—A Population-Based Epidemiological Study
H Kukko, T Böhling, V Koljonen, E Tukiainen, C Haglund, A Pokhrel, R Sankila, E Pukkala
20110601
2011 Jul 1
Eur J Cancer
Merkel Cell Carcinoma—A Population-Based Epidemiological Study in Finland With a Clinical Series of 181 Cases
Eur J Cancer. 2011 Jul 1;[Epub Ahead of Print], H Kukko, T Böhling, V Koljonen, E Tukiainen, C Haglund, A Pokhrel, R Sankila, E Pukkala
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Background: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare malignancy of the skin, and its incidence is reported to be rising. The purpose of this study was to calculate its incidence and survival ratios, and to describe the clinical characteristics of Merkel cell carcinoma patients in Finland.Methods: We calculated the incidence of MCC based on data from the Finnish Cancer Registry. In addition, patient files from hospitals and primary health care centres were reviewed for detailed data on the treatment...
