Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders After Liver Transplantation
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Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a clearly recognized and potentially life threatening complication after solid organ or bone marrow transplantation. It comprises a spectrum of diseases ranging from infectious mononucleosis and lymphoid hyperplasia to highly aggressive lymphoma. The disease has increased clinical importance in view of the constantly rising number of organ transplant recipients and the development of more potent and specific immunosuppressive drugs.
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تاریخ انتشار 2012