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[Kaposi's sarcoma after kidney transplantation].

P Heering1, R Meschig, S Glück

  • 1Abteilung für Nephrologie, Medizinische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik, Düsseldorf.

Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|September 15, 1989
PubMed
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A kidney transplant recipient developed Kaposi

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Area of Science:

  • Immunosuppression and Oncology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) are a known complication following organ transplantation.
  • Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a PTLD associated with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) infection, often seen in immunosuppressed individuals.
  • Management of PTLD typically involves reducing immunosuppression and/or antiviral therapy.

Observation:

  • A 44-year-old male developed cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma with nodular and follicular lesions nine months post-haplo-identical kidney transplantation.
  • The patient was on a regimen of methylprednisolone and cyclosporin A, with no evidence of HIV.
  • No visceral involvement of the Kaposi's sarcoma was detected.

Findings:

  • Reducing the dosage of methylprednisolone and cyclosporin A halted the progression of skin lesions while maintaining kidney transplant function.
  • Radiotherapy (48 Gy) led to regression of lesions in the lower legs.
  • Recurrence of Kaposi's sarcoma ten months later required additional radiotherapy, which controlled growth without impacting transplant function.

Implications:

  • Immunosuppression reduction is a key strategy in managing post-transplant Kaposi's sarcoma.
  • Radiotherapy can be an effective treatment modality for cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma in transplant recipients.
  • Careful monitoring and tailored treatment are crucial for managing PTLD while preserving graft function.

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