Pregnancy and Renal Transplantation: A Case Report of the Risk of Antibody Induction Against Partner Antigens

C. Cornella, F. Riboni, L. Praticò, R. Conca, R. Fenoglio, E. Lazzarich, N. Surico, D. M. Paternoster

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Abstract

Renal transplantation has provided women of childbearing age with increased fertility and the possibility of successful pregnancy outcomes. Approximately 14,000 births among women with transplanted organs have been reported worldwide, but pregnancy complications have been frequent: spontaneous or therapeutic abortion, preterm birth, low birth weight, and intrauterine growth restriction. Herein we have described a case of an acute rejection episode in a renal transplant recipient, occurring 6 months after successful delivery, despite the fulfillment of all European best practice guidelines criteria and the maintenance of adequate immunosuppression. Our case demonstrated that even a presumably low-risk patient can face worsening of renal function during or after pregnancy. Acute immune activation is uncommon but may occur in late-onset fashion. Despite adequate levels of maintenance immunosuppression, there is a risk of developing antibodies against the partner or the donor, causing acute renal immune damage.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3964-3966
Number of pages3
JournalTransplantation Proceedings
Volume41
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2009
Externally publishedYes

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