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  • Title: A novel immunosuppressive agent, sirolimus, in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma in a renal transplant recipient.
    Author: Yilmaz R, Akoglu H, Kirkpantur A, Kilickap S, Arici M, Altun B, Aki T, Erdem Y, Yasavul U, Turgan C.
    Journal: Ren Fail; 2007; 29(1):103-5. PubMed ID: 17365918.
    Abstract:
    Renal transplant recipients are susceptible to Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) because of treatment with immunosuppressive drugs. Sirolimus, a new immunosuppressive agent, has been successfully used for immune-suppression in kidney transplant recipients. Several studies have shown the potential role of sirolimus to inhibit progression of KS in kidney-transplant recipients. This report details a kidney-transplant recipient with cutaneous KS who had a complete remission in response to sirolimus therapy.
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