title: [Merkel cell tumor: a case report and literature review].
abstract: Merkel cell tumor (MCT) is extremely rare, being discovered so far about 400 cases in literature. It is classified among neuroendocrine tumors. We report a case of MCT in the subclavicular region in a 93 years old woman. We confirm the efficacy of radiotherapy associated with octreotide, which these tumours express specific receptors for.
authors.affiliation: Università degli Studi di Messina, AOU Policlinico G. Martino--Messina, UOC e DH di Chirurgia Oncologica.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marullo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cancellieri
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lemma
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ballarino
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lemma
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015282:Octreotide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; D015282:Octreotide