| Literature DB >> 21421148 |
Judah N Greenberg1, Fiona O Zwald.
Abstract
Solid-organ transplant recipients are at increased risk for the development of skin cancers. A promising strategy for managing these complex patients involves a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates clinicians from various specialties, which provides the optimal milieu for patient education, treatment, and follow-up. The multidisciplinary clinic also facilitates communication between dermatologists and transplant physicians regarding such crucial concerns as revision of immunosuppression. This article reviews the problem of skin cancer in solid-organ transplant recipients, outlines preventive measures, discusses therapeutic modalities, and reinforces the advantage of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of this population.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21421148 DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2011.02.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dermatol Clin ISSN: 0733-8635 Impact factor: 3.478