Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder of Appendix Mimicking Acute Appendicitis: A Case Report

Transplant Proc. 2019 Nov;51(9):3067-3069. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.04.061. Epub 2019 Jul 29.

Abstract

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) can be Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive lymphoproliferations occurring in the first year after transplantation or EBV-negative lymphoma occurring many years after transplantation. Both B-cell and T-cell type of PTLD are described in the literature. In the gastrointestinal tract, the small and large intestine are the common sites of involvement. PTLD of the appendix is a lesser-known entity and cases described previously presented clinically as acute appendicitis. We report a case of EBV-negative B-cell PTLD of the appendix mimicking acute appendicitis in a live young renal allograft recipient 7 years after transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / immunology*
  • Appendicitis / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / immunology*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / immunology*
  • Transplantation, Homologous / adverse effects