The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma – a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2024)
Journal Article
Kanakopoulos, D., Lacey, H., Payne, A., Houlihan, M., Riyat, H., Wheelan, R., Cubitt, J., & Totty, J. (2024). The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma – a systematic review and meta-analysis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 12(4), Article e5760. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005760
Background:
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous malignancy with high metastatic potential. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is used to assess locoregional spread, facilitate staging, and inform prognosis. Positive nodal status is assoc...
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