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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2009; 30(04): 136-137
DOI: 10.4103/0971-5851.65336
CASE REPORT

Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue in a renal transplant recipient

Pavan Malleshappa
Department of Nephrology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400 050, India
,
Manjurhusen Aghariya
Department of Nephrology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400 050, India
,
Chandralekha Tampi
Department of Nephrology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400 050, India
,
Bharat V Shah
Department of Nephrology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400 050, India
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Abstract

The overall incidence of malignancies in post renal transplant recipients is reported to be approximately 5 to 6%. Malignancies are significant complications after transplantation. Common malignancies include malignancies of the skin and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is very rare. We present a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue developing nine years after renal transplantation, in a 30-year-old man. He underwent left hemiglossectomy initially and then modified neck dissection. His graft function continues to remain stable.

Keywords

Hemiglossectomy - modified neck dissection - renal transplant - squamous cell carcinoma


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Article published online:
19 November 2021

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