title: Graft-versus-host disease in lung transplantation: 4 case reports and literature review.
abstract: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is uncommon in lung transplant recipients despite the transfer of a significant amount of donor-derived lymphoid tissue and cells. It is associated with significant morbidity and a high mortality rate. We describe 4 cases of GVHD encountered over a 17-year period and review the literature about this peculiar pathology.
authors.affiliation: Transplant Unit, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK. heyman.luckraz@papworth-tr.anglox.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Heyman
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Luckraz
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zagolin
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McNeil
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wallwork
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D016041:Heart-Lung Transplantation; D006648:Histocompatibility / Q000276:immunology; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular / Q000276:immunology; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D008285:Major Histocompatibility Complex / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents