Epstein-Barr virus-associated hepatic leiomyosarcoma after renal transplantation: case report.

Authors :: Jeribi A
Albano L
Berguignat M
Maaroufi A
Dewisme C
Favre G
Cassuto E
Saint Paul MC
Berard E
Source :: Transplantation proceedings [Transplant Proc] 2010 Dec; Vol. 42 (10), pp. 4356-8.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The incidence of neoplastic complications after solid organ transplantation is increasing tremendously probably as the consequence of long term immunosuppression. Beside usual risk factors, the oncogenic role of some viruses like Epstein-Barr virus is well established. We report a case of a primitive EBV-induced liver leiomyosarcoma after renal transplantation.<br /> (Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Subjects :: Adolescent
Female
Humans
Leiomyosarcoma virology
Liver Neoplasms virology
Herpesvirus 4, Human pathogenicity
Kidney Transplantation adverse effects
Leiomyosarcoma etiology
Liver Neoplasms etiology

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