Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: PTLD;

Historical Perspective

• Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder was first discovered by Denis Parsons Burkitt, an Irish physician, in 1965.

Classification

• Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder may be classified according to [classification method] into [number] subtypes/groups:

• [group1]
• [group2]
• [group3]

• Other variants of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder include [disease subtype 1], [disease subtype 2], and [disease subtype 3].

Pathophysiology

• The pathogenesis of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is characterized by:

• The has been associated with the development of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.
• On gross pathology, characteristic findings of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.
• On microscopic histopathological analysis, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Causes

• Common causes of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, include:

Differentiating Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder from Other Diseases

• Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [clinical feature 1], [clinical feature 2], and [clinical feature 3], such as:

• [Differential dx1]
• [Differential dx2]
• [Differential dx3]

Epidemiology and Demographics

• The prevalence of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is approximately [number or range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide.

Age

• Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is more commonly observed among patients aged [age range] years old.
• Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is more commonly observed among [elderly patients/young patients/children].

Gender

• Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder affects men and women equally.

Race

• There is no racial predilection for post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder are [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

• The majority of patients with post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder remain asymptomatic for [duration/years].
• Early clinical features include [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
• If left untreated, patients with post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
• Common complications of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
• Prognosis is generally [excellent/good/poor], and the [1/5/10­year mortality/survival rate] of patients with post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is approximately [#%].

Diagnosis

Symptoms

• Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is usually asymptomatic.
• Symptoms of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder may include the following:

• [symptom 1]
• [symptom 2]
• [symptom 3]
• [symptom 4]
• [symptom 5]
• [symptom 6]

Physical Examination

• Patients with post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder usually appear [general appearance].
• Physical examination may be remarkable for:

• [finding 1]
• [finding 2]
• [finding 3]
• [finding 4]
• [finding 5]
• [finding 6]

Laboratory Findings

• There are no specific laboratory findings associated with post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Imaging Findings

• There are no imaging findings associated with post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

• There is no treatment for post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.

Surgery

• Surgery is not recommended for patients with post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Prevention

• There are no primary preventive measures available for post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.