title: Computed tomography evaluation of recurrent Merkel cell carcinoma.
abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare cutaneous neoplasm with aggressive characteristics. Local recurrence following wide local excision is common. Computed tomography (CT) findings in a case of recurrent Merkel cell carcinoma are reported, with discussion of treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile 36617.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Orr
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Sotile
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Byram
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Brogdon
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed