Vitamin D deficiency is associated with greater tumor size and poorer outcome in Merkel cell carcinoma patients

Background Merkel cell polyomavirus has been recognized to be associated with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), but the evolution of this cancer probably depends on various factors. Vitamin D deficiency, defined by serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D levels

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Published in:Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2014-03, Vol.28 (3), p.298-308
Main Authors: Samimi, M., Touzé, A., Laude, H., Le Bidre, E., Arnold, F., Carpentier, A., Gardair, C., Carlotti, A., Maubec, E., Dupin, N., Aubin, F., Avril, M.F., Rozenberg, F., Avenel-Audran, M., Guyetant, S., Lorette, G., Machet, L., Coursaget, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - complications
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - therapy
Cohort Studies
Female
Humans
Life Sciences
Male
Middle Aged
Receptors, Calcitriol - metabolism
Skin Neoplasms - complications
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - therapy
Treatment Outcome
Vitamin D - blood
Vitamin D Deficiency - complications
Vitamin D Deficiency - metabolism
Vitamin D Deficiency - pathology
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Summary:Background Merkel cell polyomavirus has been recognized to be associated with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), but the evolution of this cancer probably depends on various factors. Vitamin D deficiency, defined by serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D levels
ISSN:0926-9959
1468-3083
DOI:10.1111/jdv.12101