A Mimic of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease Following Liver Transplant

Generalized lymphadenopathy after organ transplant is a concerning finding, often indicating the devel - opment of lymphoma. We describe a 52-year-old liver transplant recipient who had clinical symptoms and imaging concerning for posttransplant lympho - proliferative disease. However, histologic ev...

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Published in:Experimental and clinical transplantation 2020-11, Vol.18 (6), p.741-743
Main Authors: Kitchens, William H., Jaye, David L., Wedd, Joel P., Magliocca, Joseph F.
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Language:English
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Summary:Generalized lymphadenopathy after organ transplant is a concerning finding, often indicating the devel - opment of lymphoma. We describe a 52-year-old liver transplant recipient who had clinical symptoms and imaging concerning for posttransplant lympho - proliferative disease. However, histologic evaluation of a lymph node biopsy revealed that the patient actually had a much rarer but relatively benign condition, Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (histiocytic necro - tizing lymphadenitis). We discuss the epidemiology, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, histologic features, and treatment of this uncommon mimic of posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease.
ISSN:1304-0855
2146-8427
DOI:10.6002/ect.2017.0063