Multiple atypical fibroxanthomas in a cardiac transplant recipient

Dermatol Surg. 2005 Apr;31(4):467-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31116.

Abstract

Background: Solid organ transplant recipients have an increased incidence of multiple cutaneous neoplasms.

Objective: We hope to draw attention to the potential risk for organ transplant recipients to develop atypical fibroxanthomas.

Methods: A review of the patient's medical record was performed and summarized as a case report.

Results: We present the case of a cardiac transplant recipient who developed three atypical fibroxanthomas. This is the first reported case of multiple atypical fibroxanthomas in an organ transplant recipient.

Conclusion: Atypical fibroxanthomas are uncommon cutaneous malignancies for which transplant recipients may be at increased risk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / immunology
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / immunology
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / immunology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Skin Neoplasms / immunology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*