Abstract: FR-PO741
Renal Allograft Lymphangiectasia After Kidney Transplantation
Session Information
- Post-Transplantation and Case Reports
November 03, 2023 | Location: Exhibit Hall, Pennsylvania Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Transplantation
- 2102 Transplantation: Clinical
Authors
- Ko, Eun jeong, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
- Chung, Byung ha, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
- Yang, Chul Woo, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
Introduction
Renal lymphangiectasia is a rarein the setting of transplant kidney. We report a case of renal lymphangiectasia after kidney transplantation
Case Description
A 43-year-old man received living donor kidney transplantation due to IgA nephropathy. 14 years after transplantation, he presented with abdominal distension, and dyspnea. Serum creatinine level was elevated to 1.6mg/dL from 1.1mg/dL. Computed tomography (CT) showed multi-septated cystic lesions around the graft kidney with a large amount of ascites. Ascites profile showed transudative, non-chylous, suggesting lymphatic fluid. There was no evidence for infectious or malignant disease. At first, tacrolimus was switched to sirolimus for anti-lymphangiogenic effect, consequently the amount of ascites was significantly reduced. However, 3 weeks after, large amount of ascites were recurred. Surgical approach with explore laparotomy, argon coagulation and helixor injection through Hemo-vac drain were performed. Also, lymphatics embolization was performed using lipiodol. Nevertheless, massive ascites recurred just after 1 week from procedures, therefore, allograft nephrectomy was inevitable
Discussion
Post-transplant renal lymphangiectasia is a rare but critical complication of allografts, still poorly understood. However, once it happens, active treatment is required.
Abominal computed Tomography
Gross pathology of transplant nephrectomy