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Posttransplant Malignancy.

Ana P Rossi¹, Christina L Klein²

¹Maine Medical Center, Maine Transplant Program, 19 West Street, Portland, ME 04102, USA.

The Surgical Clinics of North America

|November 26, 2018

Summary

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Solid organ transplantation (SOT) recipients face a higher risk of developing posttransplant malignancy, a leading cause of death. Early cancer detection and treatment are crucial for improving survival rates in these patients.

Keywords:

Cancer Cancer screening Malignancy Solid organ transplant Transplantation

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Area of Science:

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Transplant Medicine
Immunology

Background:

Posttransplant malignancy is a significant cause of mortality following solid organ transplantation (SOT).
SOT recipients exhibit an elevated risk for various cancers, particularly nonmelanoma skin cancer and posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders, compared to the general population.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the risks and contributing factors associated with posttransplant malignancy.
To emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment strategies for improving patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on posttransplant malignancy.
Identification of key risk factors and common cancer types in SOT recipients.

Main Results:

Key risk factors include prior malignancy, immunosuppression, oncogenic viral infections, and sun exposure.
Nonmelanoma skin cancer and posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders are notably increased in SOT recipients.

Conclusions:

Posttransplant malignancy presents a substantial threat to SOT recipients.
Proactive surveillance and timely intervention are essential for managing cancer risk and improving long-term survival.