Double jeopardy: lung cancer after cardiac transplantation.
Two heart transplant patients were referred on the same day for evaluation of new chest radiograph abnormalities. Each proved to have advanced stage bronchogenic carcinoma. Review of the recent medical literature reveals that the combination of profound immunosuppression and a heavy smoking history puts cardiac transplant recipients at increased risk for the development of aggressive lung cancers.
Johnson
W M
WM
Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City 52242, USA.
Baldursson
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Gross
T J
TJ
D002283:Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects