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Nektarios Ntalakos1, Maria Arnaouti1, Evdokia Arkoumani1

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Cureus
|September 22, 2025
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Synchronous Merkel cell carcinoma and superficial spreading melanoma are exceptionally rare. This case highlights shared risk factors like UV radiation and immunosenescence, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords:
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