Incidence of neoplastic disease in cardiac allograft recipients

Marcello Savasta; Salvatore Lentini

doi:10.3909/ricm0582

Incidence of neoplastic disease in cardiac allograft recipients

Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2011;12(4):219-26. doi: 10.3909/ricm0582.

Authors

Marcello Savasta¹, Salvatore Lentini

Affiliation

¹ Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Policlinico G. Martino University Hospital, University of Messina, Italy.

PMID: 22249512
DOI: 10.3909/ricm0582

Abstract

Incidence of neoplastic disease represents a serious complication after heart transplantation. In this review, the authors discuss the incidence, causes, and types of tumors in cardiac allograft recipients. Prevention and tumor monitoring for early treatment are highlighted.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Heart Transplantation / adverse effects*
Heart Transplantation / immunology
Humans
Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects
Incidence
Neoplasms / epidemiology*
Neoplasms / immunology
Neoplasms / prevention & control
Risk Factors
Transplantation, Homologous