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The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation : the Official Publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
|May 30, 2006
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Kaposi

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Oncology
  • Transplantation Medicine

Background:

  • Organ transplantation increases Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) risk.
  • Managing KS in cardiac transplant recipients is challenging due to the need for immunosuppression.

Observation:

  • A case of early post-transplant Kaposi's sarcoma is presented.
  • Sirolimus was used to modify immunosuppression.

Findings:

  • Sirolimus induced Kaposi's sarcoma tumor regression for 24 months.
  • Localized disease progression occurred despite sirolimus treatment.

Implications:

  • Sirolimus may be a viable option for managing post-transplant Kaposi's sarcoma.
  • Long-term monitoring is crucial due to potential for disease progression.