Author(s): Góes,Heliana Freitas de Oliveira ; Lima,Caren dos Santos ; Issa,Maria Cláudia de Almeida ; Luz,Flávio Barbosa ; Pantaleão,Luciana ; Paixão,José Gabriel Miranda da
Date: 2017
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Carcinoma, Merkel cell; Merkel cell polyomavirus; HIV seropositivitys
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, more recently, Merkel cell polyomavirus. We report a case of Merkel cell carcinoma in a young HIV positive patient with Merkel Cell polyomavirus detected in the tumor.
