Kaposi Sarcoma in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A challenging Case
Kaposi sarcoma is a low-grade vascular tumor, associated with human herpesvirus-8 infection. Solid organ transplant recipients have a much higher risk of this malignancy, with estimated incidence rates increased 84 to 500 times. The risk is even higher in some ethnic groups, already with a higher in...
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| Formaat: | Artikel |
| Taal: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia
2019-10-01
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| Reeks: | Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia |
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| Online toegang: | https://revista.spdv.com.pt/index.php/spdv/article/view/1085 |
| Samenvatting: | Kaposi sarcoma is a low-grade vascular tumor, associated with human herpesvirus-8 infection. Solid organ transplant recipients have a much higher risk of this malignancy, with estimated incidence rates increased 84 to 500 times. The risk is even higher in some ethnic groups, already with a higher incidence of this disease.
We report a case of a 37-year-old African male, a kidney transplant recipient, with a Kaposi sarcoma refractory to different treatment options. The present case puts in evidence the challenges associated with the management of this disease in this high-risk population and highlights the role of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve effective treatment, particularly in advanced and refractory forms. |
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| ISSN: | 2182-2395 2182-2409 |