Merkel Cell Carcinoma: An Update on the role of Human Polyomavirus (May 02, 2021 - May 01, 2024)
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: An Update on the role of Human Polyomavirus is organized by Opus Medicus, Inc.
Course Dates:
Last Review Date: 02-May-2021
Expiration Date: 01-May-2024
Description:
This course presents the current knowledge regarding clinical and histological features, etiology, and natural history of Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC).
Objectives:
• Be familiar with the epidemiology and clinical presentation of Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)
• Know the criteria for the histologic diagnosis of MCC, important differential diagnoses and use of immunohistochemistry
• Be familiar with the etiology of MCC and its proposed pathogenesis
• Understand the evidence implicating polyomavirus as a cause of MCC
• Be familiar with the proposed clinical and histologic differences seen in polyomavirus induced MCC
• Be aware of the potential new therapies being developed for the treatment of MCC
Topics:
• Epidemiology of MCC
• Histology and origin
• Proposed pathogenesis
• Polyomavirus and human disease
• Viral oncogenesis in MCC
• Impact on prognosis
• Treatment and future directions