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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]

Overview

CT scan is useful in detecting metastasis to organs and regional lymph nodes

Key CT findings in Merkel cell cancer

• CT scan of the chest and abdomen may use to detect Merkel cell cancer metastasis.
• CT scan of the head and neck may be also used to find Merkel cell carcinoma that has spread to regional lymph nodes.
• There are no CT scan findings associated with [disease name]. OR [Location] CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on CT scan suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include:
  • [Finding 1]
  • [Finding 2]
  • [Finding 3] OR There are no CT scan findings associated with [disease name]. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include:
  • [Complication 1]
  • [Complication 2]
  • [Complication 3]
    • Because of the difficulties in distinguishing metastatic oat cell carcinoma from Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), chest radiography should be performed.
    • Obtain CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis to rule out metastases.