Open AccessVenous thromboembolism leading to diagnosis of de novo malignancy in an organ transplant recipient
Author(s) -
Natalie Mitchell,
Alana Connell,
Benjamin Kurth
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2018-225125
Subject(s) - medicine , merkel cell carcinoma , malignancy , venous thromboembolism , organ transplantation , skin cancer , solid organ , intensive care medicine , cancer , population , surgery , carcinoma , transplantation , thrombosis , environmental health
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.