Characteristics of Early and Late PTLD Development in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

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Authors

Tilmann Schober · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Theodor Framke · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Hans Kreipe · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Thomas F. Schulz · October 6 University

Anika Grohennig · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Kais Hussein · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Ulrich Baumann

Abstract

Early and late childhood PTLD have distinct characteristics. Whereas early PTLD appears mainly as an Epstein-Barr virus-driven disease especially favored by insufficient immunosurveillance, late PTLD often resembles tumors with distinct pathogenetic alterations and nodal appearance.

Topics & Keywords

Viral-associated cancers and disorders Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Polyomavirus and related diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Transplantation

Volume 95, Issue 1, pp. 240-246

DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e318277e344

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