Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue in a renal transplant recipient

Abstract The overall incidence of malignancies in post renal transplant recipients is reported to be approximately 5 to 6%. Malignancies are significant complications after transplantation. Common malignancies include malignancies of the skin and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD)....

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Published in:Indian journal of medical and paediatric oncology 2009-10, Vol.30 (4), p.136-137
Main Authors: Malleshappa, Pavan, Aghariya, Manjurhusen, Tampi, Chandralekha, Shah, Bharat V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
CASE REPORT
Case studies
Diagnosis
Kidneys
Skin cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma
Tongue cancer
Transplantation
Transplants & implants
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Summary:Abstract The overall incidence of malignancies in post renal transplant recipients is reported to be approximately 5 to 6%. Malignancies are significant complications after transplantation. Common malignancies include malignancies of the skin and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is very rare. We present a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue developing nine years after renal transplantation, in a 30-year-old man. He underwent left hemiglossectomy initially and then modified neck dissection. His graft function continues to remain stable.
ISSN:0971-5851
0975-2129
DOI:10.4103/0971-5851.65336