Squamous cell carcinoma with rhabdoid phenotype and osteoclast-like giant cells in a renal–pancreas transplant recipient
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Correspondence to: D Ghazarian University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada; danny.ghazarian{at}uhn.on.ca
- Accepted 24 January 2006
Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the commonest non-melanotic malignant skin tumour encountered after solid-organ transplantation. In this setting it is associated with a worse prognosis than sun-damage-induced SCC. Rhabdoid cells and osteoclastic giant cells are infrequently seen in SCC. This case highlights the unusual occurrence of rhabdoid cells and osteoclastic giant cells in a post-transplant SCC.
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Competing interests: None declared.
