Merkel cell carcinoma in an immunosuppressed patient
| Autor: | Heliana Freitas de Oliveira Góes, Caren dos Santos Lima, Maria Cláudia de Almeida Issa, Flávio Barbosa Luz, Luciana Pantaleão, José Gabriel Miranda da Paixão |
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| Jazyk: | English<br />Portuguese |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, Vol 92, Iss 3, Pp 386-388 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0365-0596 1806-4841 |
| DOI: | 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175510 |
| Popis: | Abstract Merkel cell carcinoma is an uncommon neuroendocrine carcinoma with a rising incidence and an aggressive behavior. It predominantly occurs in older patients, with onset occurring at a mean age of 75-80 years. Recognized risk factors are ultraviolet sunlight exposure, immunosuppression, and, more recently, Merkel cell polyomavirus. We report a case of Merkel cell carcinoma in a young HIV positive patient with Merkel Cell polyomavirus detected in the tumor. |
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