A rare case of Epstein‐Barr virus‐associated hepatosplenic smooth muscle tumors after kidney transplantation. Issue 3 (3rd March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pircher, C.; Schneeberger, S.; Boesmueller, C.; Agaimy, A.; Zoller, H.; Bale, R.; Henninger, B.; Mayer, G.; Neuwirt, H.
• Is Part Of: Transplant infectious disease. Volume 20:Issue 3(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-03-03
• Subjects: Epstein‐Barr virus -- kidney transplantation -- smooth muscle tumors; Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc -- Complications -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 617.01
• DOI: 10.1111/tid.12860
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1398-2273

Abstract

Abstract: A 27‐year old caucasian male was diagnosed 2.7 years after kidney transplantation with Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV)‐associated smooth muscle tumors in liver and spleen. The reduction in immunosuppression and conversion from tacrolimus to sirolimus did not lead to a regression of the tumors. Additionally, the patient developed a cellular rejection of his renal allograft, which was successfully treated. A combined approach with stereotactic radiofrequency ablation (SRFA) and surgical resection was effective in the treatment of the tumors.