Full Description
Patients undergoing solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation frequently develop skin diseases that can be challenging to themselves and their doctors. In the first part of this volume, prevalent epidemiological, clinical and histological skin problems of solid organ recipients are discussed. Pre- and posttransplant management as well as follow-up programs are presented focusing on European and Swiss guidelines. A special chapter is dedicated to immunosuppressive drugs considering current standards, and new and upcoming medication. The second part starts with a summary of historical aspects of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and proceeds with a description of skin manifestations of graft-versus-host disease and their therapy. Covered are early, late and very late periods after transplantation with a focus on recent consensus classification and treatment aspects of chronic graft-versus-host disease. The publication ends with a comprehensive review and practical guidance on photoprotection in transplant recipients. This book covers all the important dermatological aspects that should be considered in diagnosis and treatment of recipients of solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplants. It is intended as a guide for dermatologists, nephrologists, hemato-oncologists and all specialists involved in the field of transplantation.
Contents
Preface: Hausermann, P.; Dermatology in Organ Transplant Recipients Organ Transplantation and Skin - Principles and Concepts: Hofbauer, G.F.L.; Freiberger, S.N.; Iotzova-Weiss, G.; Shafaeddin, B.; Dziunycz, P.J.; Skin Problems in Immunodeficient Patients: Itin, P.H.; Battegay, M.; Critical Skin Cancer in Organ Transplant Recipients - A Dermatopathological View: Kempf, W.; Mertz, K.D.; Kanitakis, J.; Hofbauer, G.F.L.; Immunosuppressive Drugs in Organ Transplant Recipients - Rationale for Critical Selection: Stucker, F.; Marti, H.-P.; Hunger, R.E.; Human Papillomavirus and Squamous Cell Cancer of the Skin - Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis-Associated Human Papillomavirus Revisited: Arnold, A.W.; Hofbauer, G.F.L.; Pre- and Posttransplant Management of Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: Risk-Adjusted Follow-Up: Schreve, B.S.; Anliker, M.; Arnold, A.W.; Kempf, W.; Laffitte, E.; Lapointe, A.-K.; Mainetti, C.; Pelloni, F.; Oberholzer, P.; Serra, A.; Streit, M.; Hofbauer, G.F.L.; Future Trends in Organ Transplant Recipients - Important Issues for Dermatologists: Zecher, D.; Steiger, J.; Dermatology in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; History of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Evolution and Perspectives: Gratwohl, A.; Niederwieser, D.; Acute and Chronic Skin Graft-versus-Host Disease - Pathophysiological Aspects: Socie, G.; Peffault de Latour, R.; Bouziz, J.D.; Rybojad, M.; Cutaneous Graft-versus-Host Disease - Clinical Considerations and Management: Wu, P.A.; Cowen, E.W.; UV Treatment of Chronic Skin Graft-versus-Host Disease - Focus on UVA1 and Extracorporeal Photopheresis: Greinix, H.T.; Tanew, A.; Late Effects after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Critical Issues: Tichelli, A.; Rovo, A.; Socie, G.; Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions during Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Bircher, A.J.; Scherer Hofmeier, K.; Future Trends in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Halter, J.; Passweg, J.; Hausermann, P.; Photoprotection; Photoprotection in Transplant Recipients: Surber, C.; Pittelkow, M.; Lautenschlager, S.; Author Index; Subject Index.
