NK/T-cell lymphoma in a renal transplant recipient and review of literature

Indian J Nephrol. 2011 Jan;21(1):44-7. doi: 10.4103/0971-4065.78078.

Abstract

T-cell lymphomas, particularly NK/T-cell lymphomas are rare post transplantation malignancies. Only a few cases have been described. These tumors behave aggressively and the outcome is poor. We present here a case of NK/T-cell lymphoma who presented to us with an orbital swelling 9 years after renal transplantation, along with the review of literature. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of NK/T-cell lymphoma post-renal transplantation reported from India.

Keywords: NK/T-cell lymphoma; PTLD; renal transplantation.

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  • Case Reports