De novo renal cell carcinoma in a kidney allograft 13 years after transplantation: a case report and review of the literature

De novo carcinoma of the renal transplant is a rare but disastrous clinical entity. We report such a tumor developing 13 years after transplantation and describe its clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and therapy. The importance of a surveillance program allowing early detection of tumor developing in the renal transplant is emphasized.