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prednisolone and Carcinoma, Merkel Cell

prednisolone has been researched along with Carcinoma, Merkel Cell in 1 studies

Prednisolone: A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states.
prednisolone : A glucocorticoid that is prednisone in which the oxo group at position 11 has been reduced to the corresponding beta-hydroxy group. It is a drug metabolite of prednisone.

Carcinoma, Merkel Cell: A carcinoma arising from MERKEL CELLS located in the basal layer of the epidermis and occurring most commonly as a primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cells are tactile cells of neuroectodermal origin and histologically show neurosecretory granules. The skin of the head and neck are a common site of Merkel cell carcinoma, occurring generally in elderly patients. (Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1245)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chang, SF1
Suh, JW1
Choi, JH1
Yoon, GS1
Huh, J1
Sung, KJ1
Moon, KC1
Kim, WG1
Koh, JK1

Other Studies

1 other study available for prednisolone and Carcinoma, Merkel Cell

ArticleYear
Diagnostic pitfalls of Merkel cell carcinoma and dramatic response to chemotherapy.
    The Journal of dermatology, 1998, Volume: 25, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Carcinoma, Merkel Cell; Cyclophosphamide; Dia

1998