Video - Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (NORD)

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Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLDs) are a group of lymphoid neoplasms characterized by uncontrolled growths of lymphocytes. It occurs after someone has received a solid organ or stem cell transplant that requires immunosuppressive medications to prevent transplant rejection. PTLDs are caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and can originate in either type of lymphocyte: B-cells or T-cells. Diagnosis involves blood tests, a biopsy, and imaging, while treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

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