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Case Report: Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder as a serious complication of vascularized composite allotransplantation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is an emerging field in transplant surgery. Despite overall positive outcomes, VCA confers risk for multiple complications related to the procedure and subsequent immunosuppression. Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a heterogeneous group of lymphoproliferative disorders occurring after solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant. A patient with PTLD after bilateral upper extremity transplantation is presented as well as a review of all known cases of PTLD after VCA, with a focus on the unique epidemiology, presentation, and treatment in this population.

Source: Frontiers in Transplantation

DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2024.1339898

Authors: Alessandra Zaccardelli, Fabienne M. Lucas, Ann S. LaCasce, Anil K. Chandraker, Jamil R. Azzi, Simon G. Talbot

Institutions: Tufts University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Viral-associated cancers and disorders

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,125