| Literature DB >> 27900097 |
Man Fai Law1, Hay Nun Chan2, Ho Kei Lai2, Chung Yin Ha2, Celia Ng2, Yiu Ming Yeung2, Sze Fai Yip2.
Abstract
Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is associated with a variety of clinical presentations, but rarely involves the skin. We herein report a case of PTLD presenting with skin ulceration in a renal transplant recipient. A biopsy of the ulcer confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The patient was initially treated with immunosuppression reduction, but the skin ulcer persisted. He was then treated with two courses of chemotherapy, but his condition was complicated with cryptococcal infection. Antifungal agents were administered to control the fungal infection. The patient later developed lymphoma recurrence and was successfully treated with single-agent rituximab. The patient remains well 6 years after treatment, with no evidence of disease relapse. Therefore, PTLD may manifest as skin lesions and physicians must be aware of this rare presentation.Entities:
Keywords: post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder; rituximab; skin lesion
Year: 2016 PMID: 27900097 PMCID: PMC5103884 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2016.1024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Clin Oncol ISSN: 2049-9450