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

B A Esen; B Pinarbasi; N Buyukbabani; C Baykal; O Cizmeci; K Demir; K Acarli; S Kaymakoglu

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.11.005

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

Transplant Proc. 2005 Dec;37(10):4413-5. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.11.005.

Authors

B A Esen¹, B Pinarbasi, N Buyukbabani, C Baykal, O Cizmeci, K Demir, K Acarli, S Kaymakoglu

Affiliation

¹ Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. fatihbahar@superonline.com

PMID: 16387134
DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.11.005

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology*
Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / surgery*
Cholangitis, Sclerosing / surgery*
Female
Humans
Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
Postoperative Complications / pathology*
Treatment Outcome