Development of a Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hand and Wrist After Cardiac Transplantation

Described are the findings in a 57-year-old man who developed a large carcinoma 2 years after heart transplantation. Mental anxiety or depression may have contributed to a delay in seeking medical care. The result was amputation of the right arm below the elbow.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of cardiology 2016-06, Vol.117 (11), p.1853-1854
Hauptverfasser:	Carey, Sandra, PhD, Jackson, Warren T., PhD, Hitchcock, Michael A., MD, Lima, Brian, MD, Hall, Shelley, MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biopsy Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - diagnosis Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - etiology Cardiovascular Diagnosis, Differential Hand Heart Transplantation - adverse effects Humans Male Middle Aged Patients Skin cancer Soft Tissue Neoplasms - diagnosis Soft Tissue Neoplasms - etiology Transplants & implants Wrist
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Zusammenfassung:	Described are the findings in a 57-year-old man who developed a large carcinoma 2 years after heart transplantation. Mental anxiety or depression may have contributed to a delay in seeking medical care. The result was amputation of the right arm below the elbow.
ISSN:	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI:	10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.03.022