HPV-Associated Cutaneous Malignancies in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: Identification and the Role of the
Kelly M Kimball1, Katherine L Wang2, Guilherme Kuceki1
1Department of Dermatology, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
Abstract:
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is commonly seen in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) and is frequently associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). cSCC arising in transplant recipients is associated with a more aggressive clinical course and worse prognosis compared to cSCCs in the general population. As the number of SOTRs increases, the incidence of transplant-associated cSCC is likely to continue rising. Dermatologists play a key role in the prevention, early identification, and management of transplant-associated cSCC.
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