Liječnički vjesnik (Jan 2023)

Merkel cell carcinoma appearing 9 years after kidney transplantati-on

  • Tomislav Brajković,
  • Krunoslav Budimir,
  • Stjepan Skok,
  • Bojana Maksimović

DOI
https://doi.org/10.26800/LV-145-supl8-4
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 145, no. Supp 8
pp. 13 – 13

Abstract

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Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer with neuroendocrine features. Immunosuppressants that are administered after transplantation can increase the risk of Merkel cell carcinoma.

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