Medschool MCQ 5:
Medschool MCQ 5:
Post transplant lymphoma occurs due to proliferation of-
a) T cells
b) B cells
c) NK cells
d) Monocyte
Answer:(b) B cells
Explanation:
Post transplant lymphomas develope after solid organ transplant like kidney,liver,heart or lung.
These are commonly related to Epstein Barr virus infection leading to cancerous transformaiton of B cells.Due to use of immunosuppressive medications used during organ transplantation,there is increased chance of malignanat transfornmation.
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