Delayed recurrent thromboembolism of the allograft kidney.
Renal artery thromboembolism is a rare event in native kidneys and has never been reported to occur in allograft kidney. We report a case of allograft kidney infarction secondary to embolisation from thrombus in the hypogastric artery supplying the allograft on two separate occasions 1 and 2 years after transplant. Anticoagulation therapy alone was given and the patient responded well with partial recovery of renal function.
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Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong.
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Cheung
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Chan
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D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000473:pathology; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000925:Anticoagulants