title: [Organ transplant recipients need intensive control and treatment of skin cancer].
abstract: The risk of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and in particular squamous cell carcinoma is significantly increased in organ transplant recipients due to long-term treatment with immunosuppressives. Dermatologic management in the form of a multidisciplinary approach, including patient education, skin surveillance and early treatment of premalignant and malignant lesions is recommended. Field-directed rather than lesional therapy is preferred for actinic keratosis in field-cancerized skin; and high-efficacy therapies are recommended in NMSC due to an increased risk of recurrences and metastases.
authors.affiliation: Dermatologisk Afdeling D, Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400 København NV, Denmark.
authors.forename: Katrine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Togsverd-Bo
authors.forename: Søren Schwartz
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Sørensen
authors.forename: Merete
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hædersdal
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055623:Keratosis, Actinic / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents