Review Article

Everolimus and Malignancy after Solid Organ Transplantation: A Clinical Update

Table 2

Case reports of conversion to everolimus for nonmelanoma skin cancer after solid organ transplantation.

Age (years)/type of txType (number) of NMSCTime post-tx to switch to everolimus, monthsOriginal IS regimenEverolimus-based IS regimenOther intervention for NMSCFollow-up (months)Outcome for NMSC

Fernández et al. 2006 [51]70/kidneySCC (3)89CsAEverolimusNoneMean 6.5 monthsExisting lesions improved
No recurrence

Fernández et al. 2006 [51]69/kidneySCC (1), BCC (1)65TacrolimusEverolimusExcisionMean 6.5 monthsNo recurrence

Fernández et al. 2006 [51]64/kidneySCC (6)116CsA
MMF
Everolimus
MMF
NoneMean 6.5 monthsExisting lesions resolved
No recurrence

Fernández et al. 2006 [51]70/kidneySCC (17), BCC (1)206TacrolimusEverolimusExcisionMean 6.5 monthsNo recurrence

Fernández et al. 2006 [51]67/kidneySCC (1), BCC (2)130CsA
MMF
Everolimus
MMF
NoneMean 6.5 monthsExisting lesions resolved
No recurrence

Fernández et al. 2006 [51]69/kidneySCC (2), BCC (1) & actinic keratosis (1)178CsAEverolimusExcisionMean 6.5 monthsNo recurrence

Pascual et al. 2006 [66]64/kidneyRecurrent cutaneous neoplasms (5)Not statedCsA
MMF
Steroids
Everolimus
MMF
Steroids
Excision9No recurrence

Alter et al. 2014 [67]71/kidneySCC (4), BD (2)36CsA
MMF
Steroids
Everolimus
MMF
Steroids
Excision, curettage, and photodynamic therapy24 monthsSCC (2)

Alter et al. 2014 [67]49/heartBCC (2), BD (1)180CsA
AZA
Steroids
Everolimus
CsA
Excision, curettage, and photodynamic therapy24 monthsBCC (2)

Alter et al. 2014 [67]44/lungSCC (3), BD (3)264CsA
AZA
Steroids
Everolimus
CsA
Steroids
Excision, curettage, and photodynamic therapy24 monthsNo lesions (12 months)

Alter et al. 2014 [67]62/kidneySCC (1), BCC (1), BD (4)66AZA
Steroids
Everolimus
Steroids
Excision, curettage, and photodynamic therapy24 monthsNo lesions

Alter et al. 2014 [67]57/heartBD (2)120CsA
AZA
Steroids
Everolimus
CsA
Steroids
Excision, curettage, and photodynamic therapy24 monthsNo lesions

Use of steroids before or after conversion to everolimus was not stated.
AZA, azathioprine; BCC, basal cell carcinoma; BD, Bowen's disease; CsA, cyclosporine; IS, immunosuppressive; MMF, mycophenolate mofetil; NSMC, nonmelanoma skin cancer; SCC, squamous cell carcinoma; tx, transplantation.