[Clinical study of non-melanoma skin cancer following human organ transplantation]. 2010

Tamás Fekecs, and Zsolt Kádár, and Zita Battyáni, and Károly Kalmár-Nagy, and Péter Szakály, and György Wéber, and Ors Péter Horváth, and Andrea Ferencz
Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Klinikai Központ Bor-, Nemikórtani és Onkodermatológiai Klinika 7624 Pécs Kodály Zoltán út 20. fekecst@hotmail.com

BACKGROUND Increasing evidence suggests that non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) are the most frequent tumours in transplanted patients. In this study, we present the first Hungarian dermatological screening program to establish the incidence of NMSC after organ transplantations. METHODS 116 adult, "Caucasian" (white skin) transplanted (kidney, simultaneous-pancreas-kidney) patients (70 male and 46 female) of the Surgical Department of Pécs University were enrolled from September 2008. All patients underwent a a full skin examination by a dermatologist for NMSC as well as a standardized questionnaire was filled in to assess risk factors. RESULTS Screening resulted in 16 NMSC (13.8%, median age: 49.3 years, male : female = 1 : 1) diagnoses with a median duration from transplantation of 4.1 years. Histology showed 13 basal cell carcinoma (BBC), 3 squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), with a 4 : 1 ratio of BCC : SCC. Incidence of NMSC was significantly higher on patients who were treated with cyclosporine as immunosuppressant, who had more than 2 sunburns prior to transplantation, or had outdoor workplace ( p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS These data confirm the importance of skin cancer surveillance in transplant recipients via a close cooperation between Transplantation and Dermatological Centres. Our results reflect the international data, except for the BCC : SCC ratio. Further studies needed to elucidate this difference.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007166 Immunosuppressive Agents Agents that suppress immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-CELLS or by inhibiting the activation of HELPER CELLS. While immunosuppression has been brought about in the past primarily to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, new applications involving mediation of the effects of INTERLEUKINS and other CYTOKINES are emerging. Immunosuppressant,Immunosuppressive Agent,Immunosuppressants,Agent, Immunosuppressive,Agents, Immunosuppressive
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009790 Occupations Crafts, trades, professions, or other means of earning a living. Vocations,Occupation,Vocation
D011795 Surveys and Questionnaires Collections of data obtained from voluntary subjects. The information usually takes the form of answers to questions, or suggestions. Community Survey,Nonrespondent,Questionnaire,Questionnaires,Respondent,Survey,Survey Method,Survey Methods,Surveys,Baseline Survey,Community Surveys,Methodology, Survey,Nonrespondents,Questionnaire Design,Randomized Response Technique,Repeated Rounds of Survey,Respondents,Survey Methodology,Baseline Surveys,Design, Questionnaire,Designs, Questionnaire,Methods, Survey,Questionnaire Designs,Questionnaires and Surveys,Randomized Response Techniques,Response Technique, Randomized,Response Techniques, Randomized,Survey, Baseline,Survey, Community,Surveys, Baseline,Surveys, Community,Techniques, Randomized Response
D002280 Carcinoma, Basal Cell A malignant skin neoplasm that seldom metastasizes but has potentialities for local invasion and destruction. Clinically it is divided into types: nodular, cicatricial, morphaic, and erythematoid (pagetoid). They develop on hair-bearing skin, most commonly on sun-exposed areas. Approximately 85% are found on the head and neck area and the remaining 15% on the trunk and limbs. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1471) Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Pigmented,Epithelioma, Basal Cell,Rodent Ulcer,Ulcer, Rodent,Basal Cell Carcinoma,Basal Cell Carcinomas,Basal Cell Epithelioma,Basal Cell Epitheliomas,Carcinomas, Basal Cell,Epitheliomas, Basal Cell,Rodent Ulcers,Ulcers, Rodent
D002294 Carcinoma, Squamous Cell A carcinoma derived from stratified SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Carcinoma, Epidermoid,Carcinoma, Planocellular,Carcinoma, Squamous,Squamous Cell Carcinoma,Carcinomas, Epidermoid,Carcinomas, Planocellular,Carcinomas, Squamous,Carcinomas, Squamous Cell,Epidermoid Carcinoma,Epidermoid Carcinomas,Planocellular Carcinoma,Planocellular Carcinomas,Squamous Carcinoma,Squamous Carcinomas,Squamous Cell Carcinomas
D005260 Female Females
D006258 Head and Neck Neoplasms Soft tissue tumors or cancer arising from the mucosal surfaces of the LIP; oral cavity; PHARYNX; LARYNX; and cervical esophagus. Other sites included are the NOSE and PARANASAL SINUSES; SALIVARY GLANDS; THYROID GLAND and PARATHYROID GLANDS; and MELANOMA and non-melanoma skin cancers of the head and neck. (from Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 4th ed, p1651) Cancer of Head and Neck,Head Cancer,Head Neoplasm,Head and Neck Cancer,Head and Neck Neoplasm,Neck Cancer,Neck Neoplasm,Neck Neoplasms,Neoplasms, Upper Aerodigestive Tract,UADT Neoplasm,Upper Aerodigestive Tract Neoplasm,Upper Aerodigestive Tract Neoplasms,Cancer of Head,Cancer of Neck,Cancer of the Head,Cancer of the Head and Neck,Cancer of the Neck,Head Neoplasms,Head, Neck Neoplasms,Neoplasms, Head,Neoplasms, Head and Neck,Neoplasms, Neck,UADT Neoplasms,Cancer, Head,Cancer, Neck,Cancers, Head,Cancers, Neck,Head Cancers,Neck Cancers,Neoplasm, Head,Neoplasm, Neck,Neoplasm, UADT,Neoplasms, UADT
D006686 Hobbies Leisure activities engaged in for pleasure. Hobby

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