Rare presentation of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder isolated to gastroesophageal junction
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Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.
BACKGROUND Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is increasingly recognized as a serious complication of solid organ transplantation in both children and adults. Factors associated with increased risk of PTLD include mismatch of recipient and donor EBV serologic status (seronegative recipient with seropositive donor), and intensive drug-induced immunosuppression. METHODS AND RESU...
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عنوان ژورنال: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1948-5204
DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v5.i12.230