Recurrent medulloblastoma following pediatric double-lung transplant.
We report a case of recurrent medulloblastoma following successful pediatric double-lung transplant for chemotherapy-induced pulmonary fibrosis. The patient had an apparent 10-year malignancy-free period prior to the transplant. This case demonstrates a potential complication of lung transplantation in individuals with prior malignancies, and questions whether patients with a history of medulloblastoma are suitable candidates for lung transplantation.
Kapoor
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Pediatric Department, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. kapoors@chplink.chp.edu
Kurland
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Jakacki
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D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002528:Cerebellar Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000075202:Contraindications; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000276:immunology; D008527:Medulloblastoma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery*