title: De novo Angiosarcoma of a Renal Allograft.
abstract: Prolonged exposure to immunosuppressive medication is a known risk factor for the development of post-transplant malignancies. De novo angiosarcoma in the post-transplant population is extremely rare. We present an 81-year-old female who developed an angiosarcoma at the site of a functioning renal allograft and review contemporary treatment strategies for this devastating disease. The report underscores the importance of periodic surveillance for the development of malignancy in the immunosuppressed population.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: Matthew C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Ferroni
authors.forename: Benjamin T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Ristau
authors.forename: Stephen V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Jackman
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis