SQUAMOUS-CELL-CARCINOMA OF THE LOWER LIP IN RENAL-TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS - REPORT OF 6 CASES

The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip in immunosup pressed Penal-transplant recipients is considerably higher than in the normal population. Tn addition to immunosuppressive treatment the mos t important risk factor for the development of lip cancer in these pat ients are exposure to sunlight and smoking habits. Regular surveillanc e of renal-transplant recipients and early biopsy of premalignant lesi ons of tie rip allow Carry detection of lip cancer. Patients should al so be advised to avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight, to use approp riate sunscreens and to stop smoking. Six cases of squamous cell carci noma of the lower lip in renal-transplant recipients are described.