scholarly journals Reactivation of and Primary Infection with Human Herpesvirus 8 among Solid‐Organ Transplant Recipients

2002 ◽  
Vol 185 (9) ◽  
pp. 1238-1243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank J. Jenkins ◽  
Linda J. Hoffman ◽  
Angela Liegey‐Dougall
Keyword(s):  
Primary Infection ◽  
Organ Transplant ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
Solid Organ Transplant ◽  
Human Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Solid Organ ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Organ Transplant Recipients ◽  
Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

scholarly journals Kaposi Sarcoma in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A challenging Case

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-260
Author(s):  
Daniela Macedo ◽  
Pedro Miguel Garrido ◽  
Isabel Fernandes ◽  
Alice Santana ◽  
José Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organ Transplant ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
Kaposi Sarcoma ◽  
Solid Organ Transplant ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Solid Organ ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Organ Transplant Recipients ◽  
Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Kaposi sarcoma is a low-grade vascular tumor, associated with human herpesvirus-8 infection. Solid organ transplant recipients have a much higher risk of this malignancy, with estimated incidence rates increased 84 to 500 times. The risk is even higher in some ethnic groups, already with a higher incidence of this disease. We report a case of a 37-year-old African male, a kidney transplant recipient, with a Kaposi sarcoma refractory to different treatment options. The present case puts in evidence the challenges associated with the management of this disease in this high-risk population and highlights the role of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve effective treatment, particularly in advanced and refractory forms.

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