Lymphoproliferative disorder presenting as a tumor of the renal allograft.
Post-transplant lymphoproliferative diseases (PTLDs) constitute a group of potentially life-threatening complications in solid organ transplantation, occurring in 1-2% of kidney transplant recipients. The absolute number of cases occurring at each transplant center remains small, making it difficult to assess incidence, prognosis, and treatment. We report a case of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder that developed in the allograft renal parenchyma 2 years after renal transplantation. This case implies that partial nephrectomy may be a safe and effective treatment protocol for renal lymphoma in allograft kidneys.
Moudouni
S M
SM
Department of Urologic Surgery, Tenon Hospital, Paris, France. s_moudouni@yahoo.fr
Tligui
M
M
Doublet
J D
JD
Haab
F
F
Gattegno
B
B
Thibault
Ph
P
D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D008232:Lymphoproliferative Disorders / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology*