Management of squamous cell carcinoma in organ transplant recipients.
The number of skin cancers continues to rise with well over one million cases of skin cancer expected in the United States this year. Optimal management depends on early detection and treatment. The consequences of skin cancer may be particularly devastating in organ transplant recipients. In this article, management of squamous cell carcinoma in the organ transplant recipient is discussed.
Carucci
John A
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Department of Dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10021, USA.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014181:Transplantation Immunology / Q000276:immunology