title: Computed tomography in renal transplant problems.
abstract: Nineteen patients were studied with computed tomography immediately after kidney transplantation and subsequently if declining renal function was noted. Abscess formation, hematoma and lymphocele were satisfactorily demonstrated. Of 8 diagnosed abnormal densities, 5 were proved correct (abscess 2; serous collection and old blood 1; lymphocele 1; and hematoma (fresh) 1). Two were not proved but abnormalities resolved on medical therapy. There was one incorrect diagnosis: what was thought to be an abnormal fluid collection was really a markedly enlarged edematous rejected kidney. Computed tomography represents an excellent method of following the course of therapy, whether surgical or conservative.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008196:Lymph; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous