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Skin Cancer Risk Stratification and Follow-up in Swedish Organ Transplant Recipients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Cutaneous malignancies are common following long-term use of immunosuppressive drugs in organ transplant recipients (OTRs), in particular non-melanoma skin cancers. Evaluating the skin cancer risk, alongside education on skin self-examination and sun protection, are central components in the dermatological management of OTRs [1]. A skin cancer risk stratification program for follow-up of OTRs was implemented in 2010 at the Karolinska University Hospital (KUH), Stockholm, Sweden. The management consists of skin cancer screening, including a total body skin examination, and risk categorization (low-, intermediate-, or high-risk).

Source: EJC Skin Cancer

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcskn.2025.100713

Authors: A. Djalali, H. Babacic, E. Magnuson, H. Eriksson

Institutions: Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,340