چكيده لاتين :
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of skin
diseases in kidney transplant recipients.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 233
kidney transplant recipients in Ekbatan Hospital of Hamedan in 2004. The
patients were examined by a dermatologist and diagnosis was made on the basis
of clinical observations. Biopsies and scraping of the lesions were taken whenever
necessary.
Results: Of the patients, 226 (97%) suffered from one or more skin lesions.
The most common lesions were drug related, including hypertrichosis, gingival
hyperplasia, acne, and cushingoid feature which were detected in 86.7% of the
patients. Also, infectious and premalignant or malignant lesions (actinic keratosis,
squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma) were seen in 48.9% and 14.2%
of the patients. The mean duration of immunosuppressive therapy was significantly
higher in patients with infectious skin diseases (P < .001).
Conclusion: Skin lesions are a significant problem in kidney transplant recipients.
A careful monitoring of these patients is recommended in order to detect these
lesions in early stages and treat them.
