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.