A case of sickle-cell erythrocytosis occurring following renal transplantation.
We present an unusual case of post-renal transplant 'erythrocytosis' in a patient with sickle-cell anaemia, who had developed renal failure following the effects of a phaeochromocytoma. Prior to transplantation, the patient had experienced only occasional crises. However, post-transplant, he experienced multiple and varied crises, associated with a significant increase in haemoglobin concentration. These symptoms were partially alleviated by regular venesection.
Myers
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Departments of Clinical Haematology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK. bmyers@hospital-doctor.net
Donohue
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D000328:Adult; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D001815:Bloodletting; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D011086:Polycythemia / Q000209:etiology*; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D006454:Hemoglobins