The Seville Expert Workshop for Progress in Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders

Denis Glotz*, Jeremy R. Chapman, Vikas R. Dharnidharka, Douglas W. Hanto, Maria C. R. Castro, Hans H. Hirsch, Veronique Leblond, Aneesh K. Mehta, Bruno Moulin, Antonio Pagliuca, Julio Pascual, Alan B. Rickinson, Francesco P. Russo, Ralf U. Trappe, Angela C. Webster, Andreas O. Zuckermann, Thomas G. Gross

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    Abstract

    Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLDs) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality among solid-organ transplant patients, but approaches to diagnosis and management vary considerably. An international multidisciplinary panel evaluated current understanding of risk factors and classification systems and developed recommendations to aid in PTLD prevention. We considered evidence on PTLD risk factors including Epstein- Barr virus serostatus and immunosuppression and identified knowledge gaps for future research. Recommendations address prophylactic and preemptive strategies to minimize PTLD development, including modulation of immunosuppression and antiviral drug regimens. Finally, new classification criteria were outlined that may help facilitate standardized reporting and improve our understanding of PTLD.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)784-793
    Number of pages10
    JournalTransplantation
    Volume94
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 27 Oct 2012

    Keywords

    • Epstein-Barr virus infection
    • Immunosuppression
    • Lymphoproliferative disorder
    • Transplantation
    • EPSTEIN-BARR-VIRUS
    • SOLID-ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION
    • NON-HODGKIN-LYMPHOMA
    • PEDIATRIC KIDNEY-TRANSPLANTATION
    • RENAL-TRANSPLANTATION
    • LIVER-TRANSPLANTATION
    • RISK-FACTORS
    • UNITED-STATES
    • COLLABORATIVE TRANSPLANT
    • ANTIVIRAL THERAPY

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