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