Rapidly Progressive Pulmonary Kaposi Sarcoma After Bilateral Sequential Lung Transplant: A Case Report

Exp Clin Transplant. 2022 May;20(5):537-540. doi: 10.6002/ect.2019.0246. Epub 2020 Mar 4.

Abstract

Skin cancers are among the rarely seen complications after solid-organ transplant. Kaposi sarcoma invasion to an allograft is an uncommon condition. In this study, we present a case of Kaposi sarcoma in a 58-year-old patient diagnosed at 8 months after bilateral sequential lung transplant due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Kaposi sarcoma showed rapid progression despite immunosuppressive drug modification, resulting in lung involvement and respiratory failure. Rapid and complete improvement was achieved with rapid diagnosis and aggressive treatment that included combined chemotherapy after surgery. The patient presented with no complications from Kaposi sarcoma at month 26 after transplant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Lung Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Middle Aged
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi* / drug therapy
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi* / etiology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome