Efficacy of conversion to sirolimus in posttransplantation Kaposi's sarcoma
A Gutierrez-Dalmau, A Sanchez-Fructuoso… - Transplantation …, 2005 - Elsevier
The increased incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in organ transplantation has been related
to the KS herpes virus and the permissive effect of immunosuppressive therapy. We
postulated that conversion to SRL in renal recipients with KS favored regression of KS
lesions without increasing the risk of graft rejection. METHODS: In this estudy we performed
a retrospective chart review of 7 caucasian renal transplant recipients affected by KS to
determine demographic data, etiology of ESRD, immunologic risk factors …
to the KS herpes virus and the permissive effect of immunosuppressive therapy. We
postulated that conversion to SRL in renal recipients with KS favored regression of KS
lesions without increasing the risk of graft rejection. METHODS: In this estudy we performed
a retrospective chart review of 7 caucasian renal transplant recipients affected by KS to
determine demographic data, etiology of ESRD, immunologic risk factors …