[A clinical case of a giant lymphocele (LC) in a patient with a recent renal transplant is described].
BACKGROUND
The lymphocele (LC) described was associated with a sharp increase in plasma creatinine values, in the absence of any clinical symptoms. A open laparotomy procedure determined the resolution of the LC and the slow recovery of renal function. The huge dimensions of the LC (volume >3000 cc) and its pelvic localization, which dislocated both the bladder and the transplanted kidney, make this case unique, since the LC mimicked a particularly dilated bladder.


CONCLUSIONS
We discuss how therapies, rejection episodes, follow-up modalities, and surgical procedures may influence the onset of this frequent complication of renal transplantation.
Pisani
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Cattedra di Nefrologia Medica, Università Federico II, Naples.
Gallo
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R
Federico
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Sabbatini
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M
D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors