De novo renal cell carcinoma in a kidney allograft 13 years after transplantation: a case report and review of the literature.
De novo carcinoma of the renal transplant is a rare but disastrous clinical entity. We report such a tumor developing 13 years after transplantation and describe its clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and therapy. The importance of a surveillance program allowing early detection of tumor developing in the renal transplant is emphasized.
Zavos
George
G
Transplantation Unit, Laikon Hospital, Athens, Greece. kakisis@yahoo.gr
Kakisis
John
J
Bokos
John
J
Pappas
Paris
P
Boletis
John
J
Kostakis
Alkiviadis
A
D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors