title: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: When Does Size Matter for Radiotherapy?
abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma is a very aggressive, rare cancer of the skin. It has a high propensity for local, regional, and distant recurrence and has recently been associated with a viral etiology from the recently diagnosed Merkel Cell Polyoma Virus. The optimal management remains controversial. We discuss the case of a man with a 26 cm axillary lymph node metastasis of unknown primary treated with radiotherapy.
authors: Radiation Oncology, Liverpool Hospital, NSW.
authors: Farshad
authors: F
authors: Kasraei
authors: Cancer Therapy Centre, Liverpool Hospital, NSW.
authors: Michelle
authors: M
authors: Roach
authors: Radiation Oncology, Liverpool Hospital, NSW ; Medicine, University of New South Wales.
authors: Mark T
authors: MT
authors: Lee
keywords: merkel cell carcinoma; radiotherapy