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Post‐transplant malignancies in pediatric organ transplant recipients.

Authors :
Robinson, Cal H.
Coughlin, Carrie C.
Chanchlani, Rahul
Dharnidharka, Vikas R.
Source :
Pediatric Transplantation. Feb2021, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p1-15. 15p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The majority of cancer diagnoses in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) are post‐transplantation lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) or skin cancers. However, pediatric SOTRs are also at significantly elevated risk for multiple other solid and hematological cancers. The risks of specific cancers vary by transplanted organ, underlying disease, and immunosuppression factors. More than one‐quarter of pediatric SOTRs develop cancer within 30 years of transplantation and their risk of solid cancer is 14 times greater than the general population. Pediatric SOTRs are at significantly higher risk of cancer‐associated death. Improving patient survival among pediatric SOTRs puts them at risk of adult epithelial cancers associated with environmental carcinogenic exposures. Vaccination against oncogenic viruses and avoidance of excessive immunosuppression may reduce the risk of solid cancers following transplantation. Patient and family education regarding photoprotection is an essential component of skin cancer prevention. There is significant variability in cancer screening recommendations for SOTRs and general population approaches are typically not validated for transplant populations. An individualized approach to cancer screening should be developed based on estimated cancer risk, patient life expectancy, and screening test performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13973142
Volume :
25
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatric Transplantation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
148383668
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/petr.13884