Merkel cell carcinoma in an immunosuppressed patient
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Merkel cell carcinoma in an immunosuppressed patient*
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...
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عنوان ژورنال: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0365-0596
DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175510