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We report the case of a patient with remote orthotopic liver transplant who was ultimately diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma following admission for initial venous thromboembolism. Additionally, we review pertinent… Click to show full abstract
We report the case of a patient with remote orthotopic liver transplant who was ultimately diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma following admission for initial venous thromboembolism. Additionally, we review pertinent literature related to the risk of skin cancer in solid organ transplant recipients and discuss the importance of yearly skin exams in this patient population.
Keywords:
venous thromboembolism;
organ transplant;
leading diagnosis;
thromboembolism leading
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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