A novel immunosuppressive agent, sirolimus, in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma in a renal transplant recipient

Ren Fail. 2007;29(1):103-5. doi: 10.1080/08860220601039528.

Abstract

Renal transplant recipients are susceptible to Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) because of treatment with immunosuppressive drugs. Sirolimus, a new immunosuppressive agent, has been successfully used for immune-suppression in kidney transplant recipients. Several studies have shown the potential role of sirolimus to inhibit progression of KS in kidney-transplant recipients. This report details a kidney-transplant recipient with cutaneous KS who had a complete remission in response to sirolimus therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / drug therapy*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / etiology
  • Sirolimus / therapeutic use*
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Sirolimus