PRESENTATION AND FOLLOW-UP OF POST-TRANSPLANT LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDER THROUGH 2005-2022 AT A LIVER TRANSPLANT UNIT IN BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Abstract

Introduction and Objectives

Post- transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) are a group of neoplasms developed after transplantation, associated with increased mortality. The incidence of PTLD in liver transplant is 1-5.5%. Risk factors include immunosuppression, Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) mismatch and acute rejection. Clinical presentation is diverse. Treatment options include reduction of immunosuppression (RIS), rituximab and chemotherapy. The objective is to evaluate the incidence and clinical-pathological characteristics of patients with PTLD in our center.

Materials and Methods

Retrospective analysis of orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) patients over 18 years old in La Cardio from January 2005 to December 2022 was collected to identify PTLD patients. After identifying PTLD patients, demographic details, indication for liver transplant, induction and maintenance immunosuppressive regimen, EBV status, acute rejection episodes, histopathological classification of PTLD, chemotherapy used, and outcome were analysed in each case.

Results

Of a total of 617 OLT patients 4 developed PTLD representing a prevalence of 0.6% during a 17-year period of follow-up. Of the patients, 3 (75%) were female. Chronic hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis B, alcoholic hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis was the etiology of cirrhosis in each of the patients. Median age of the cohort was 44 years. Median time of presentation for PTLD was 52,7 months since liver transplant. More detailed information is in table 1.

Conclusions

This study showed a low prevalence of PTLD among OLT recipients. Most of the patients responded well to RIS and chemotherapy. Further and multi-center studies are needed to provide a better understanding of PTLD in our population.