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What is stage II Merkel cell carcinoma?
Pronunciation: /steɪʤ ii* ˈmərkəl sɛl ˌkɑrsəˈnoʊmə/
stage II Merkel cell carcinoma
Definition
Stage II Merkel cell carcinoma is divided into stages IIA and IIB. In stage IIA, the tumor is larger than 2 centimeters. In stage IIB, the tumor has spread to nearby connective tissue, muscle, cartilage, or bone.