Fibromuscular hyperplasia as a cause of transplant renal artery stenosis.
There are several causes of transplant renal artery stenosis, resulting in hypertension and renal dysfunction. Rarely, fibromuscular hyperplasia may cause such a presentation, and this case report discusses the historical, diagnostic and management issues pertaining to this rare situation.
Sevastos
Jacob
J
Department of Nephrology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia. jsevastos@optusnet.com.au
Lonergan
Maureen
M
D000328:Adult; D005352:Fibromuscular Dysplasia / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*