Delayed recurrent thromboembolism of the allograft kidney

Nephron. 1994;67(3):351-3. doi: 10.1159/000187992.

Abstract

Renal artery thromboembolism is a rare event in native kidneys and has never been reported to occur in allograft kidney. We report a case of allograft kidney infarction secondary to embolisation from thrombus in the hypogastric artery supplying the allograft on two separate occasions 1 and 2 years after transplant. Anticoagulation therapy alone was given and the patient responded well with partial recovery of renal function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infarction / drug therapy
  • Infarction / etiology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Renal Artery / pathology
  • Thromboembolism / drug therapy
  • Thromboembolism / etiology*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants