Hepatitis C virus related lymphoproliferative disorder in a renal transplant recipient.
Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) are commonly caused by Ebstein-Barr Virus infection. The role of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the genesis of lymphomas has been recognized recently. We report a HCV infected renal transplant recipient who developed PTLD 11 months after transplantation. Reduction of immunosuppression led to disappearance of viremia and clearance of PTLD. This is the first such report in the world literature.
Aravindan
A N
AN
Department of Nephrology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 160 012, Chandigarh, India.
Moger
Venkatesh
V
Sakhuja
Vinay
V
Kohli
Harbir S
HS
Varma
Neelam
N
Jha
Vivekanand
V
D000328:Adult; D016174:Hepacivirus; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008232:Lymphoproliferative Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000821:virology; D008297:Male; D014766:Viremia / Q000139:chemically induced
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents