Intranasal squamous cell carcinoma in a renal transplant recipient on long term immunosuppression.
An increased risk of developing malignant disease after renal transplantation and immunosuppression with azathioprine and corticosteroids is well documented. We report a case of intranasal carcinoma occurring in a renal transplant recipient. The possible role of immunosuppression on the development and on the outcome of treatment of this tumour is discussed.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000009:adverse effects; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011239:Prednisolone; D001379:Azathioprine