Kidney Transplant in a 26-Year-Old Nigerian Patient with Sickle Cell Nephropathy
Joint Authors
Okafor, U. H.
Wokoma, F. S.
Emem-Chioma, P.
Wachukwu, C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sickle cell nephropathy (SCN) is a common complication of sickle cell disease (SCD).
It has variable presentation, ranging from hyposthenuria to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Management of ESRD in SCD patients is froth with multiple challenges which has potential to impact negatively the outcome of the patient.
Kidney transplant is the preferred renal replacement therapy in these patients.
The objective of this case study is to report kidney transplant in a Nigerian young man with sickle cell nephropathy and to highlight the outcome and the challenges to kidney transplant in this patient.
The index case is a 26-years-old sickle cell disease patient with ESRD complicated with cardiovascular, pulmonary, immunological, and infective challenges.
These conditions were controlled, and the patient had a successful live-related kidney transplant.
Kidney transplant is a viable option for sickle cell disease patients with ESRD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Okafor, U. H.& Wachukwu, C.& Emem-Chioma, P.& Wokoma, F. S.. 2012. Kidney Transplant in a 26-Year-Old Nigerian Patient with Sickle Cell Nephropathy. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Okafor, U. H.…[et al.]. Kidney Transplant in a 26-Year-Old Nigerian Patient with Sickle Cell Nephropathy. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Okafor, U. H.& Wachukwu, C.& Emem-Chioma, P.& Wokoma, F. S.. Kidney Transplant in a 26-Year-Old Nigerian Patient with Sickle Cell Nephropathy. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469584
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469584