Solitary thoracic Epstein-Barr virus-associated smooth muscle tumor presenting after kidney transplant: illustrative case.

Key Points

• The aim is to discuss a rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-associated smooth muscle tumor following kidney transplant.
• Illustrative case of a solitary thoracic tumor in an immunosuppressed individual
• Diagnosis considered in the context of kidney transplantation
• The case identifies EBV-SMT as a rare but important differential diagnosis
• Highlights the need for awareness of such tumors in immunocompromised patients