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A rare case of Epstein‐Barr virus‐associated hepatosplenic smooth muscle tumors after kidney transplantation

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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… Click to show full 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.

Keywords: epstein barr; kidney transplantation; barr virus; smooth muscle; muscle tumors

Journal Title: Transplant Infectious Disease
Year Published: 2018

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