Transplant renal artery stenosis secondary to mechanical compression from polycystic kidney disease: A case report

Authors

  • Linda Lee 1Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
  • Lakshman Gunaratnam Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
  • Alp Sener Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.548

Keywords:

transplant renal artery stenosis, polycystic kidney disease

Abstract

Transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) is a potentially treatable cause of allograft dysfunction, hypertension and graft loss. The mainstay of treatment includes angioplasty and endovascular stenting, although observation and surgery are at times indicated. We present an unusual case of TRAS secondary to mechanical compression from a patient’s enlarged native polycystic kidneys. This was treated with bilateral native nephrectomy and evidence of TRAS improved both clinically and radiographically. Recognition and treatment is important in preventing irreversible complications of TRAS.

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Published

2013-04-16

How to Cite

Lee, L., Gunaratnam, L., & Sener, A. (2013). Transplant renal artery stenosis secondary to mechanical compression from polycystic kidney disease: A case report. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 7(3-4), e251–3. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.548

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Case Report