title: Posterior subcapsular cataracts: posttransplantation in children.
abstract: Posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSC) were noted in 41 of 69 (60%) recipients of renal allografts. The PSC were noted during the first posttransplant year (Group 1) in 21 (30%) recipients and after the first posttransplant (Group 2) year in 20 (30%) recipients. The dosage of prednisone during the first posttransplant year corrected for patient weight showed a significant correlation with the development of PSC during the first posttransplant year. The severity of the PSC were correlated with time of onset and prednisone dosage. Four recipients in Group 1 required cataract extraction to obtain sufficient vision to facilitate school work.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002386:Cataract / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D007223:Infant; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011241:Prednisone