Merkel cell carcinoma occurring in renal transplant patients.

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Abstract

  • Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, highly aggressive tumor that usually affects the head and neck of elderly patients. We describe 3 cases of this high-grade, malignant tumor occurring in the setting of renal transplantation.

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    Keywords

  • Adult, Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Carcinoma, Merkel Cell, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Humans, Immunosuppression Therapy, Kidney Transplantation, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Skin Neoplasms

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    Author List

  • Urbatsch A; Sams WM; Urist MM; Sturdivant R

    • Start Page

  • 289

    • End Page

  • 291

    • Volume

  • 41

    • Issue

  • 2 Pt 2