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Merkel cell carcinoma in an immunosuppressed patient
Heliana Freitas de Oliveira Góes1, Caren Dos Santos Lima1, Maria Cláudia de Almeida Issa1
1Department of Dermatology, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) - Niterói (RJ), Brazil.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|November 30, 2017
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.

