Endobronchial post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder and its management with photodynamic therapy: a case report

J Heart Lung Transplant. 2003 Apr;22(4):474-7. doi: 10.1016/s1053-2498(02)00821-5.

Abstract

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a recognized complication of solid-organ transplantation. We describe a 56-year-old man with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who underwent right-sided single-lung transplantation and who had biopsy-proven PTLD involving the main bronchi 3 months later. The lesions recurred despite endobronchial electrosurgery and systemic therapy with interferon for 3 months. Interferon was deceased and anti-CD20 therapy and photodynamic therapy were performed concurrently using flexible bronchoscopy. The subsequent follow-up endobronchial biopsy specimen results were negative for PTLD. This case is the first reported use of photodynamic therapy combined with anti-CD20 for treating PTLD. Endobronchial PTLD is a rare complication of lung transplantation and can be managed successfully with photodynamic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Diseases / etiology*
  • Bronchial Diseases / pathology
  • Bronchial Diseases / therapy*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / etiology*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / pathology
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Photochemotherapy*
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / pathology
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / surgery*