title: Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue in a renal transplant recipient.
abstract: The overall incidence of malignancies in post renal transplant recipients is reported to be approximately 5 to 6%. Malignancies are significant complications after transplantation. Common malignancies include malignancies of the skin and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is very rare. We present a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue developing nine years after renal transplantation, in a 30-year-old man. He underwent left hemiglossectomy initially and then modified neck dissection. His graft function continues to remain stable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400 050, India.
authors.forename: Pavan
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Malleshappa
authors.forename: Manjurhusen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aghariya
authors.forename: Chandralekha
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tampi
authors.forename: Bharat V
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Shah