Rhesus immunization after Rh-incompatible kidney transplantation.
Rh-immunization of a male recipient was observed following the transplantation of two kidneys from Rh-pos donors. Immunosuppression consisted of azathioprine, prednisone and antilymphocyte globulin (1st transplantation) and cyclosporin A and prednisone (2nd transplantation). The immunization was probably caused by the residual blood in the cadaver kidneys. The use of cyclosporin A might increase the risk of Rh-immunization.
D000328:Adult; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003524:Cyclosporins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D009926:Organ Preservation / Q000009:adverse effects; D012203:Rh Isoimmunization / Q000209:etiology*; D014181:Transplantation Immunology
D003524:Cyclosporins; D001379:Azathioprine