[A clinical case of a giant lymphocele (LC) in a patient with a recent renal transplant is described].

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

The lymphocele (LC) described was associated with a sharp increase in plasma creatinine values, in the absence of any clinical symptoms. A open laparotomy procedure determined the resolution of the LC and the slow recovery of renal function. The huge dimensions of the LC (volume >3000 cc) and its pelvic localization, which dislocated both the bladder and the transplanted kidney, make this case unique, since the LC mimicked a particularly dilated bladder.

CONCLUSIONS:

We discuss how therapies, rejection episodes, follow-up modalities, and surgical procedures may influence the onset of this frequent complication of renal transplantation.

• Authors: A Pisani, R Gallo, S Federico, M Sabbatini
• Journal: Giornale italiano di nefrologia : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di nefrologia (G Ital Nefrol) 2003 May-Jun Vol. 20 Issue 3 Pg. 302-5 ISSN: 0393-5590 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Insufficienza renale acuta da linfocele gigante in paziente portatore di trapianto rena.
• PMID: 12881854 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Kidney Transplantation (adverse effects)
• Lymphocele (etiology, pathology)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Time Factors