Epidemiogic aspects of skin cancer in organ-transplant recipients

Author(s):
Wisgerhof, H.C.
Published
2011
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

The risk of (skin) cancer is highly increased in organ-transplant recipients who are kept on immunesuppressive drugs to prevent graft rejection. This thesis dealt with the epidemiologic aspects and risk factors for cancer focused on cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.

EpidemiologyGraft rejectionMalignanciesOrgan-transplant recipientsSkin cancerTolerance
Defense date
2011-04-12
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Willemze, R.
Advisor(s)
Bouwes Bavinck, J.N.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/16712
ISBN(s)
9789090260655