Merkel-cell carcinoma arising after liver transplantation: a case report.
Merkel-cell carcinoma is a rare and an aggressive neuroendocrine tumour of the skin that has been reported to be common in transplant recipients. Herein, a 25-year-old woman who developed Merkel-cell carcinoma after liver transplantation is reported.
Esen
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Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. fatihbahar@superonline.com
Pinarbasi
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Buyukbabani
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Baykal
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C
Cizmeci
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Demir
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Acarli
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Kaymakoglu
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D000328:Adult; D015266:Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D015209:Cholangitis, Sclerosing / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome