Epstein-Barr virus-associated smooth muscle tumors in children following solid organ transplantation: A review

Publication Date

2015

Journal Title

Pediatr Transplant

Abstract

EBV-SMT are a rare entity following organ transplantation. Given the rarity of the tumor, there is no standard approach to diagnosis and treatment. A literature search identified 28 reported cases of EBV-SMT in addition to our own experience with one case. The aim of this review is to summarize the existing data regarding pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.

Volume Number

19

Issue Number

2

Pages

235-243

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty, Northwell Researcher

Facility

School of Medicine; Northwell Health

Primary Department

Surgery

PMID

25572657

DOI

10.1111/petr.12426

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