title: Incidence of neoplastic disease in cardiac allograft recipients.
abstract: Incidence of neoplastic disease represents a serious complication after heart         transplantation. In this review, the authors discuss the incidence, causes, and types         of tumors in cardiac allograft recipients. Prevention and tumor monitoring for early         treatment are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Policlinico G. Martino University Hospital, University of Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Marcello
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Savasta
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lentini
mesh_terms: D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D015994:Incidence; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous