Talimogene laherparepvec induces durable response of regionally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma in 4 consecutive patients

C. Westbrook, Brian; Graham Norwood, T.; Terry, Nina; B. McKee, Svetlana; M. Conry, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2019.06.034

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Talimogene laherparepvec induces durable response of regionally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma in 4 consecutive patients

Published in JAAD Case Reports • Aug 29, 2019

Authors:

Brian C. Westbrook

T. Graham Norwood

Nina Terry

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive malignancy derived from cutaneous neuroendocrine cells perceiving light touch.1 MCC usually presents in elderly patients on sun-exposed areas, most commonly of the head and neck.2 Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is directly involved in the pathogene...

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Merkel cell carcinoma

Merkel cell polyomavirus

Medicine

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