How is rejection detected or diagnosed in hand transplants?
Rejection can appear as a rash that could be spotty, patchy or blotchy. It could appear anywhere on the transplant and is usually painless. As rejection almost always appears first in the skin, patients are encouraged to carefully watch for the signs and report to the physician for timely biopsy and treatment. Unlike internal organ transplants, where rejection is difficult to spot early, it is easy to detect and monitor in the hand, allowing for early medical intervention.
