Lymphocele following renal transplantation: value of ultrasonography in diagnosis and follow-up studies.
The case of a perirenal lymphocele complicating renal homotransplantation and simulating early rejection is presented. Multiple aspirations of the lymphocele combined with open drainage resulted in cure and return of good renal function. Ultrasonography allowed identification of the lymphocele and an assessment of its response to treatment.
D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008196:Lymph; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D014463:Ultrasonography