Are acquired cystic kidney disease and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease risk factors for renal cell carcinoma in kidney transplant patients?

Abstract

Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education: Relation between kidney cystic disease and renal cell carcinoma after kidney transplantation is still a controversial subject and further studies are require to provide a better understanding of this important clinical issue. We recommend a strict follow-up with annually ultrasonography in such patients.