Makale detayı · 2021
Merkel cell carcinoma arising from postoperative scar: An unusual presentation
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- 2021
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1019-214X- Tür
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IntroductionMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an uncommon and aggressive neuroendocrine cutaneous neoplasm, frequently occurring on sun-exposed areas in elderly people [1][2][3] .Risk factors include ultraviolet (UV) radiation, psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) treatment, immunosuppression, arsenic exposure, statin therapy, and Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPV) 2 . Case ReportA 54-year-old female patient presented with a three-month history of a non-tender lump on her knee.She had an operation for meniscopathy six years ago, without history of immunosuppressant drug usage, immunosuppressive disease, excessive UV radiation exposure, viral illness, or arsenic exposure.Dermatologic examination revealed a well-defined, violaceous, hypertrophic, approximately 2 cm in diameter, and non-tender nodule on the left knee arising
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