Fibromuscular hyperplasia as a cause of transplant renal artery stenosis

Nephrology (Carlton). 2003 Apr;8(2):98-100. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1797.2003.00138.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia / complications*
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / etiology*