Merkel cell carcinoma in a renal transplant patient

J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2000 Sep;19(3):399-400.

Abstract

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer which seems to be common in transplant recipients. We describe the case of a renal transplant patient who developed a MCC on the right glutaeus eight years after transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy