Head and neck merkel cell carcinoma: a retrospective case series and critical literature review with emphasis on treatment and prognosis.

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous malignancy with a high recurrence and mortality rates. More than half of MCCs occur in the head and neck region. This paper aims to present a retrospective case series study of primary MCCs of the head and neck (HN-MCCs) treated in our department over 12 years. A critical review of the current literature is also included in order to provide up-to-date information on MCCs with special emphasis laid on treatment modalities and disease prognosis. Six patients were identified and their characteristics, treatment modalities, and outcomes are reported.

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