BK Polyomavirus-Associated Kidney and Bladder Carcinomas Following Heart and Lung Transplantation in Childhood

Pediatric and Developmental Pathology 2026

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Authors: Joseph Kimball, Jasmine Steele, Sara O. Vargas, Michelle S. Hirsch, Alanna J. Church, Gary A. Visner, Timothy W. Chang, Steven DuBois, Antonio R. Pérez‐Atayde, Harry P. Kozakewich
DOI: 10.1177/10935266251413966
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References: 21

Abstract

BK polyomavirus-associated carcinoma of the kidney or bladder following cardiac or pulmonary transplantation has been reported in only 7 individuals, all but 1 being adults. We now report 2 additional pediatric patients, the first having received a lung transplant at the age of 21 months and developing a renal cell carcinoma at 14 years, and the second receiving a heart transplant at 20 months and developing a bladder urothelial carcinoma at 21 years.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Polyomavirus and related diseases Viral-associated cancers and disorders Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research

Publication details

Journal / source
Pediatric and Developmental Pathology
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
128–135
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN