Partial Gastric Resection for Symptomatic Anemia Following Diagnosis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) of the Skin with Gastric Metastasis

Overview

Journal Clin Med Insights Case Rep

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2022 Oct 10

PMID 36211630

Authors

Zachary Eagle

Francis Essien

George Shahin

Amia Jones

John McKee

Camille Elkins

Wassem Juakiem

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Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Anemia may be a significant cause of the morbidity and mortality associated with MCC with gastric metastasis. Our case demonstrates a positive outcome associated with partial gastric resection and presents a possible treatment option for this rare disease process.

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