title: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and kidney transplantation.
abstract: The recurrence rate of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis after kidney transplantation is ranging between 20% and 40%. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is associated with poor graft survival. In this review, the etiology, pathogenesis, clinicopathological features, risk factors of recurrence, and updated lines of management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt. ogheith@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Osama
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Gheith
authors.forename: Rashad
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hassan
mesh_terms: D005923:Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents