Merkel-cell carcinoma arising after liver transplantation: A case report

Esen B., PINARBASI B., Buyukbabani N., Baykal C., Cizmeci O., Demir K., ...More

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.37, no.10, pp.4413-4415, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.11.005
  • Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.4413-4415
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.