Prerenal Transplant Education and Evaluation Positively Impacts Outcomes.

An outstanding question in kidney transplantation is how to prepare candidates and their social supports for optimal posttransplant outcomes. This program evaluation assessed whether a pretransplant quality improvement clinic improved clinical outcomes in the year posttransplant compared to recipients receiving standard of care. The Countdown to Transplant Clinic was implemented with kidney transplant candidates expected to receive a transplant within the next few months.

Heterogeneous Manifestations of Posttransplant Lymphoma in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Case Series.

Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) occurs in 1% to 3% of adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs). PTLD has a heterogeneous presentation and is often associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and immunosuppression. We present a descriptive case series of 16 RTRs who demonstrate a variety of PTLD manifestations.