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BK virus-associated urothelial carcinoma-A supra-regional cohort of kidney transplant recipients.

Noah Beetge, Luis Ribeiro, Rhana Zakri, Catherine Horsfield, Jonathon Olsburgh

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Article in BJUI compass, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Noah BeetgeGKT School of Medical Education London UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2155-2716
Luis RibeiroGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1828-2117
Rhana ZakriGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London UK.
Catherine HorsfieldGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London UK.
Jonathon OlsburghGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London UK.

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to study the clinical features, pathological findings, and outcomes of BK virus-associated urothelial carcinoma (UC) in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Patients and Methods: The study was conducted in a retrospective cohort of KTRs with histologically confirmed UC managed at a UK supra-regional transplant urology centre from November 2006 to January 2026. BK virus status was determined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, and tumour samples were assessed for SV40 large T antigen. Patients were stratified by BKV and SV40 status to enable comparison of tumour grade, stage, and other clinicopathological features. Results: 24 KTRs met the inclusion criteria; 11 of whom were BKV+. The mean follow-up time post-UC diagnosis was 7.3 Conclusion: BKV infection in KTRs was associated with aggressive, high-grade UC. Screening and timely adjustment of immunosuppression are essential to protect this at-risk population. Further studies are required to clarify the oncogenic potential of BKV and optimise management strategies.

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BK virusBK virus‐associated nephropathykidney transplant recipientsSV40 large T antigenurothelial carcinoma

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PMCPMC13093527

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