Merkel cell carcinoma in an immunosuppressed patient

• Main Authors: Heliana Freitas de Oliveira Góes (Author), Caren dos Santos Lima (Author), Maria Cláudia de Almeida Issa (Author), Flávio Barbosa Luz (Author), Luciana Pantaleão (Author), José Gabriel Miranda da Paixão (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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,...