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  • Title: [Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin in a patient with myasthenia gravis].
    Author: Gianfreda M, Caiffi S, De Franceschi T, Dodero C, Durante R, Faletti P, Rebuttato A, Schivo A, Tassara R.
    Journal: Minerva Med; 2002 Jun; 93(3):219-22. PubMed ID: 12094153.
    Abstract:
    Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, aggressive neuroendocrine tumor of the skin commonly seen in the elderly on the head, neck and extremities, with a predisposition for local regional and distant spreading. A case of Merkel cell carcinoma occurred in a woman treated with immunosuppressive therapy for myasthenia gravis, is described and the possibility of a link between the immunosuppressive and/or oncogenic therapy and this tumor is suggested.
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