Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence and type of malignancies after heart transplantation at a medical institute in Taiwan. Methods: From January 1987 to December 2008, a total of 66 patients who survived more than 30 days after transplantation were enrolled in this study. Results: Of the 66 heart transplant recipients, 8 (12.1%) post-transplant malignancies were diagnosed: 5 post- transplant lymphoproliferative diseases (PTLD), 1 prostate cancer, 1 lung cancer, and 1 squamous cell carcinoma of the cheek. The clinical presentations were diverse, and the diagnoses were confirmed by biopsy. Only 1 patient died of PTLD and subsequent multiple organ failure. Conclusion: Cancer is a limiting factor for long-term survival after heart transplantation. The most common type in this study was PTLD. Early detection and aggressive treatment results in good response and preserves the allograft.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 588-593 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of the Chinese Medical Association |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- heart transplantation
- malignancy
- post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine