Identifying risk factors for cutaneous disease among solid organ transplant recipients: A retrospective reviewCapsule Summary

Background: As solid organ transplant recipient (SOTR) life expectancy lengthens, the risk of developing other chronic diseases also increases. Objective: To determine the cutaneous pathologies for which SOTRs are at an increased risk. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of SOTRs seen by de...

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Published inJAAD international Vol. 11; pp. 157 - 164
Main Authors Chelsea Shope, MSCR, Laura Andrews, MSCR, Mary Nan Leath, BS, Courtney Linkous, BA, Lara Wine Lee, MD, PhD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier 01.06.2023
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immunosuppression
infectious
inflammatory
organ transplant
precancer
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Summary:Background: As solid organ transplant recipient (SOTR) life expectancy lengthens, the risk of developing other chronic diseases also increases. Objective: To determine the cutaneous pathologies for which SOTRs are at an increased risk. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of SOTRs seen by dermatology from January 1, 2012 and June 1, 2022. Data were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. Benjamini Hochberg-adjusted P values were examined for multiplicity. Results: Five hundred and thirty SOTRs were identified. Patients had cutaneous malignancy (38.3%), precancerous lesions (32.5%), inflammatory (35.5%), and infectious diseases (33.1%). Odds of precancerous lesions were higher with increased age at transplant (odds ratio [OR], 1.04; adjusted P =.006), and lower with female sex (OR, 0.505; adjusted P =.006) and African American race (OR, 0.027; adjusted P =.006). Odds of inflammatory lesions were lower with increased age at transplant (OR, 0.979; adjusted P =.023). Odds of infectious diseases were higher with prednisone use (OR, 2.615; adjusted P value =.023). Limitations: This study is retrospective and was not able to capture patients seen by dermatology outside of our institution. Conclusions: SOTRs at risk of cutaneous lesions should be referred to dermatology because these conditions may place a significant burden on the quality of life.
ISSN:2666-3287
2666-3287