Merkel Cell Carcinoma Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Management

2025
GW
MCC
At a GW Dermatology resident lecutre in Washington D.C., Dr. Miller provides an overview of the current concepts in diagnosis and management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Author

David M. Miller

Published

May 15, 2025

Event

GW School of Medicine Dermatology Resident Lecture

Overview & Learning Objectives

  • Provide a brief overview of history, epidemiology, clinical presentation and pathophysiology of MCC.
  • Highlight pearls in the work up of MCC, including the use of Imaging, Lymph Node Evaluation and blood-based tests (AMERK & liquid biopsies) in clinical practice.
  • Review current thinking on the management of MCC, including surgery, radiotherapy, and immunotherapeutic strategies.
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