EBVMCU in a liver-transplant patient.

A 36-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with diarrhea, weakness and loss of appetite over two months. He had received a liver transplant two years before and was taking immunosuppressors (everolimus, mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus). Initial laboratory tests showed iron-deficiency anemia (Hb 9.

Descriptive Analysis of Everolimus Conversion in Liver Transplant Recipients With Malignant Neoplastic Disease.

Background: Calcineurin inhibitors are associated with the development of de novo tumors and increased recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplant. It has been suggested that mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors (everolimus [EVR]) may improve prognosis. We analyzed our experience on the use of EVR in malignant neoplasms in liver transplantation.