| Literature DB >> 30471741 |
Ana P Rossi1, Christina L Klein2.
Abstract
Posttransplant malignancy is a leading cause of death after solid organ transplantation (SOT). Recipients of SOT are at significantly higher risk of multiple cancers compared with the general population, most notably nonmelanoma skin cancer and posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders. Risk factors for posttransplant malignancy include history of malignancy, immunosuppression, oncogenic viral infections, sun exposure, and disease-specific associations. Early detection and treatment of malignancies can improve survival.Entities:
Keywords: Cancer; Cancer screening; Malignancy; Solid organ transplant; Transplantation
Mesh:
Year: 2019 PMID: 30471741 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2018.09.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Clin North Am ISSN: 0039-6109 Impact factor: 2.741