Title of article :
Renal Cell Carcinoma in Transplanted Kidney
Author/Authors :
Naroienejad, M Department of Radiology - Hasheminejad hospital - Iran University of medical sciences, Tehran , Salouti, R Department of Radiology - Hasheminejad hospital - Iran University of medical sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Immunosuppressive drugs are prescribed routinely to kidney transplant recipients to prevent
rejection. These medications are associated wi th an increased risk of secondary malignancies,
including renal cell carcinoma in the transplanted kidney itself.
We present a case of renal cell carcinoma in a transplanted kidney.
Keywords :
renal transplantation , renal cell carcinoma , malignancy , immunosuppressive drugs
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
