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

Brandon Zsigray; Andrew Pickles; Heather Smith; Phillip McMullen; Paul M. Arnold

doi:10.3171/case25754

April 20, 2026

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

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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

Implication

A case highlights solitary smooth muscle tumors in immunocompromised individuals, suggesting EBV's role as a concern.

Abstract

Although EBV-SMTs are a rare entity, they should be considered in the differential diagnosis of solitary spine tumors in immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25754.

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

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

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Abstract

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