Merkel cell carcinoma in a patient with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis treated with fingolimod

J Neurol Sci. 2017 Oct 15:381:296-297. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.09.003. Epub 2017 Sep 5.
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Keywords: Adverse effects; Fingolimod; Merkel cell carcinoma; Multiple sclerosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / complications*
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / therapy
  • Female
  • Fingolimod Hydrochloride / adverse effects*
  • Fingolimod Hydrochloride / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Lymphopenia / etiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting / complications*
  • Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting / drug therapy*
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Fingolimod Hydrochloride