Rapidly progressive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease following withdrawal of sirolimus

S Afr Med J. 2012 Aug 24;102(12):924-6. doi: 10.7196/samj.5500.

Abstract

Sirolimus, a potent inhibitor of B- and T-cell activation. is a commonly used immunosuppressant after renal transplantation. Withdrawal of sirolimus from the immunosuppression regimen may reduce B-cell surveillance. We present a case of rapidly progressive central nervous system (CNS) polymorphic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-related post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder following the withdrawal of sirolimus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Disease Progression
  • Graft Rejection / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / diagnosis
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / etiology*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Sirolimus / therapeutic use*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Sirolimus