Monomorphic post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder with plasmablastic differentiation: a challenge for diagnosis and treatment

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a significant complication of solid organ transplantation due to the lifelong immunosuppression (IS), ranging from non-malignant lymphoproliferations to lymphomas. Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL), a rare and aggressive lymphoma, usually presenting in immunocompromised individuals has been rarely reported in the post-transplant setting. Here we summarize the clinical and pathological features of two children with PBL and history of solid organ transplant.