Pseudorejection: the Page kidney phenomenon in renal allografts.
A case of renal allograft pseudorejection owing to perinephric hematoma is presented and the Page kidney phenomenon is discussed as the pathophysiologic mechanism. The term pseudorejection is introduced and defined as a remediable form of graft dysfunction resulting from renal parenchymal compression. Sonography was helpful, in addition to the standard diagnostic modalities in making the diagnosis. Early recognition and decompression of a peritransplant hematoma or lymphocele may decrease graft loss from this insidious entity.
D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006977:Hypertension, Renal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D007668:Kidney / Q000601:surgery; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D014463:Ultrasonography