Merkel cell carcinoma in a patient with autoimmune hepatitis

Lillis, J.; Ceilley, R.I.; Nelson, P.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 4(3): 357-359

2005


ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616
PMID: 15898293
Document Number: 9347
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) has been shown to have a higher incidence in many etiologically distinct immunosuppressed populations. We report a case of aggressive MCC diagnosed in a man with autoimmune hepatitis who was treated with immunosuppressive therapy for more than 30 years.

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Merkel cell carcinoma in a patient with autoimmune hepatitis