Merkel cell carcinoma in an immunosuppressed patient
An. bras. dermatol
;
92(3): 386-388, May-June 2017. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
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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Main subject:
Skin Neoplasms
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Tumor Virus Infections
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Carcinoma, Merkel Cell
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
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Polyomavirus Infections
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Merkel cell polyomavirus
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR
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