J Korean Soc Radiol.  2012 Apr;66(4):303-307. 10.3348/jksr.2012.66.4.303.

Cerebral Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder Occurring after Renal Transplantation: A Case Report

• Suh JH
• Byun WM
• Kim HC
• Hwang MS

• KMID: 2208841
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2012.66.4.303

Abstract

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a complication of organ transplantation and immunosuppression. A 36-year-old woman with a history of renal transplantation visited the hospital complaining of headache and on pathology was diagnosed with cerebral PTLD manifesting as multiple rim enhanced masses in both hemispheres. We report here a case of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder involving the cerebrum occurring after renal transplantation, and describe the MRI findings for this patient.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cerebrum
Female
Headache
Humans
Immunosuppression
Kidney Transplantation
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Organ Transplantation
Transplants

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