Merkel cell carcinoma and multiple basal cell carcinoma in an African albino woman with HIV infection.
A 25-year-old HIV-infected African albino woman developed an aggressive Merkel cell carcinoma on her face and at least 10 basal cell carcinomas, mainly on sun-exposed parts of her body. HIV infection, immune deficiency and sun exposure are known risk factors for the development of Merkel cell carcinoma. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy were only temporarily successful. She died shortly after surgery was performed to remove the tumour.
Colebunders
R
R
Department of Clinical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium. bcoleb@itg.be
Bottieau
E
E
Van den Brande
J
J
Colpaert
C
C
Van Marck
E
E
D000328:Adult; D000417:Albinism / Q000150:complications*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / Q000379:methods; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents