Complete Resolution of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma) with Reduction of Immunosuppressive Therapy
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 527-532, 2004.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-177697
ABSTRACT
Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a serious complication of organ transplantation. PTLD is the disorder arising from the combined effects of Epstein-Barr virus associated lymphoid proliferation with the disruption of the normal immune control by the cytotoxic T cells. The treatment for PTLD is one of the most controversial topics in solid organ transplantation. It is well known that the initial management of PTLD is a reduction of immunosuppression. Early diagnosis and the early reduction in immunosuppression are essential even for monomorphic lymphoma. We report here on a case of the complete resolution of PTLD (diffuse large B cell lymphoma) which occurred after a drastic reduction of immunosuppression in a renal transplant recipient.
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Main subject:
Remission Induction
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Tomography, Emission-Computed
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
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Kidney Transplantation
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Graft Rejection
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Korea
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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