Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) presenting as painful lymphocele 12 years after a cadaveric renal transplant.
We report a case of post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder presenting as a symptomatic lymphocele 12 years after cadaveric renal transplantation for IgA nephropathy. The presentation, imaging, and management are discussed. We review current literature concerning PTLD, posttransplantation lymphoceles, and state-of-the-art imaging techniques.
Khan
Mohammad S
MS
Department of Urology, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital, London. shamim.khan@gstt.sthames.nhs.uk
Ahmed
Sami
S
Challacombe
Ben
B
Goldsmith
David
D
Steward
Michael
M
D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008232:Lymphoproliferative Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed