TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Merkel Cell Carcinoma A1 - Knackstedt, Rebecca A1 - Knackstedt, Thomas A1 - Gastman, Brian R. A2 - Nouri, Keyvan Y1 - 2023 N1 - T2 - Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide AB - SUMMARYMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin.Management of MCC is challenging, with overall 5-year survival rates ranging from 30% to 64%. Disease stage is the best predictor for survival, with 5-year survival rates predicted at 81%, 67%, 52%, and 11% for stages I through IV, respectively.Due to the rarity of the disease, continued multicenter studies and collaboration are required to make necessary strides. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1194725081 ER -