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Does anyone know why it is a good idea to inject a bump with a steroid that turns out to be merkel cell carcinoma?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Not standard: This is not standard therapy for merkel cell carcinoma. The standard therapy would be to surgically remove the tumor with a rim of normal skin. Usually it is advisable also surgically evaluate the nearby lymph nodes as well. In some cases, chemotherapy or radiation therapy is also used.

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Does anyone know why it is a good idea to inject a bump with a steroid that turns out to be merkel cell carcinoma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Dr Levitt agreed

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