Malignancies of the colorectum and anus in solid organ recipients.

Patients undergoing solid organ transplantation (SOT) are at increased risk for developing malignancies due to the long term immunosuppression. Data on malignancies of the large intestine after various types of SOT are rare. A total of 3595 SOTs were performed between 1986 and 2005 at our center and retrospectively analyzed with regard to the incidence and course of malignancies of the colon, rectum, and anus.

Kaposi sarcoma in solid organ transplant recipients: a single center report.

Background: Human herpes virus (HHV8) is associated with Castleman's disease, primary effusion lymphoma, and the Kaposi's sarcoma (KS).

Patients And Methods: Among 3815 solid organ transplants performed at our center between 1977 and 2003, five patients (0.1%) were identified with KS.