Sirolimus-induced pulmonary toxicity without recurrence more than 8 years after everolimus replacement in a renal transplant patient with recurrent skin SCC: a case report

Abstract

BackgroundInterstitial Pneumonitis (IP) is one of the pulmonary complications associated with mammalian Target of Rapamycin-Inhibitors (mTOR-Is). Sirolimus and everolimus belong to mTOR-Is. According to studies, IP is caused by both.Case presentationThis is a case report in a kidney transplant recipient. We want to present a case of IP after 50 months of sirolimus consumption. Sirolimus was discontinued, and cyclosporine was started. Thirty-seven months later, everolimus was prescribed as an alternative to cyclosporine due to the recurrence of skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). Fortunately, no respiratory manifestations were seen after more than 8 years of everolimus consumption.ConclusionsIn conclusion, in cases with sirolimus-induced IP, discontinuation of sirolimus and replacement with everolimus are recommended after resolving clinical symptoms and pulmonary lesions.