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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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 19, 2016
Accepted:
March 11,
2016
Received in revised form:
March 11,
2016
Received:
February 4,
2016
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