First confirmed case of native polyomavirus BK nephropathy in a liver transplant recipient seven years post-transplant

Ann Hepatol. 2015 Jan-Feb;14(1):137-40.

Abstract

Renal dysfunction frequently occurs in liver transplant recipients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. BK virus is a human polyoma virus that reactivates during immunocompromised states and is a known cause of renal allograft dysfunction in renal transplant recipients. However, BK nephropathy of native kidneys is rare in non-renal transplant recipients. There is no published data linking BK virus and renal dysfunction in liver transplant recipients. We describe the first confirmed case of native polyomavirus BK nephropathy in a liver transplant recipient. BK nephropathy should be considered in the differential diagnosis of new renal failure in liver transplant recipients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • BK Virus
  • Cholangitis, Sclerosing / complications
  • End Stage Liver Disease / etiology
  • End Stage Liver Disease / surgery
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Kidney Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Kidney Diseases / virology
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyomavirus Infections / chemically induced*
  • Tumor Virus Infections / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents