Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Rabbit Antithymocyte Globulin Induction Strategy in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Insights From a Single-Center Experience in North India.

Background Rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG) is frequently utilized as an induction therapy in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Full-dose rATG induction therapy (7-10 mg/kg) has been associated with increased morbidity. However, definitive data on the appropriate rATG dosage remains scarce.

Spectrum of Pneumonia in Renal Transplant Recipients: An Indian Experience.

Objectives: Respiratory tract infections are life-threatening infections in solid-organ transplant recipients that pose risk to the graft and to the patient. This study was undertaken to examine the clinical and microbiological spectrum of pneumonia in renal transplant recipients.

Materials And Methods: Of 400 consecutive renal transplant recipients, 87 recipients (21.

Kidney transplantation in patients on anti-tubercular therapy: A single centre observational study.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a common infection in chronic kidney disease. The prolonged therapy of TB can delay kidney transplantation in patients on antitubercular therapy (ATT).

Methods: This was a retrospective single-center study to analyze the safety of kidney transplantation and its outcomes in patients undergoing transplantation while on the continuation phase of ATT.

An Intriguing Case of Amyloidosis Leading to PAGE Kidney in a Post Renal Transplant Recipient: A Case Report.

Unlabelled: Amyloidosis is an infiltrative disease where amyloid fibrils get deposited in the organs like kidney, liver and spleen. Amyloid deposition in the kidneys classically meant deposition in the glomeruli and mesangium until 2008 when interstitial amyloid deposits were isolated and named as` Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2-associated amyloidosis. It is a progressive disease which clinically manifests as slowly progressive renal dysfunction and/or proteinuria.

A Friend or a Foe? Bariatric Surgery in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report.

There has been a parallel rise in the need for bariatric surgery as the prevalence of obesity has increased by leaps and bounds over the last 2 decades. Certain procedures like Roux-en-Y gastric bypass are associated with nephrolithiasis, hyperoxaluria, and, rarely, oxalate nephropathy. We report an interesting case of a patient who had relentless progression of his kidney disease post-bariatric surgery.

Poorly Differentiated Lung Cancer with Intracardiac Extension Causing Malignant Stroke in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient: a Case Report.

Cardiac involvement occurs in an almost one quarter of all the patients with lung cancer. Lymphatogenous spread is a more common route of tumor dissemination than the hematogenous spread. It was a retrospective case report.

Thrombotic Microangiopathy Secondary to Pancreatitis: A Diagnostic Enigma.

The association between thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) and pancreatitis is well known. However, TMA leading to pancreatitis is more common than the latter. TMA and renal failure are both poor prognostic markers in acute pancreatitis.

Isolated left side superior vena cava in a dialysis patient: Right direction, wrong turn!

Tunneled catheter insertion is a routine procedure undertaken by nephrologists world over. However, the presence of a venous anomaly can always test one's skills and can give them anxious moments. Persistent left superior vena cava (SVC) is the most common venous anomaly.

Levofloxacin based non-rifampicin anti-tuberculous therapy: An effective alternative in renal transplant recipients in resource limited setting.

Introduction: Rifampicin is one of the most effective components of anti-tuberculous therapy (ATT). Since rifampicin is a hepatic enzyme (CYP3A4) inducer, in a post-renal transplant recipient, the dose of calcineurin inhibitors needs to be up-regulated and frequently monitored. In resource-limited (low- and lower-middle-income countries) setting this is not always feasible.

Fungal infection in post-renal transplant patient: Single-center experience.

Introduction: Fungi are ubiquitous organisms and significantly alter the post-transplant course. They are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and more so in developing countries.

Aims: To study the clinical profile, etiology, risk factors, treatment, and outcome of fungal infections in post-renal transplant recipients.

Correction to: Retransplantation after post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder: overcoming the obstacles!

In the original publication of the article, while submitting the case report.

Rare Occurrence of PLA2R-Positive Membranous Nephropathy in a Patient with Sjogren's Syndrome and CIDP.

Membranous nephropathy is known to be associated with number of autoimmune diseases. Occurrence of PLA2R positive membranous nephropathy with sjogren's syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy (CIDP) is quite rare. Role of PLA2R antigen in autoimmune diseases like sjogren's syndrome and CIDP is largely unknown.

Retransplantation after post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder: overcoming the obstacles!

Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a rare complication after kidney transplantation. Graft dysfunction is often encountered during the course of the treatment of PTLD, at times leading to need for retransplantation. We describe here the case of a young boy who underwent retransplantation after treatment of early Epstein Barr virus (EBV) related post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Gastrointestinal Involvement in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: Case Report and Review.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) commonly affects upper/lower respiratory tract and kidneys. It causes necrotizing vasculitis of small and medium-sized blood vessels. Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement is an uncommon manifestation of GPA, and presentation with predominant GI manifestation is noteworthy.

Profile of Community-Acquired Acute Kidney Injury Defined Using RIFLE Criteria Among Medical In-Patients: A Prospective Descriptive Single Centre Study.

Aim: To determine the proportion of patients who have Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), identify severity of AKI using RIFLE criteria and to identify associated factors with AKI.

Methods: One thousand consecutive medical in-patients were screened for AKI and severity assessed using RIFLE criteria in tertiary care hospital in Northern India. Patients with medical renal disease and obstructive uropathy were excluded.

Rare crystalline nephropathy leading to acute graft dysfunction: a case report.

Background: Adenine phosphoribosyl transferase (APRT) deficiency is a rare genetic form of kidney stones and/or kidney failure characterized by intratubular precipitation of 2,8 dihydroxyadenine crystals. Early diagnosis and prompt management can completely reverse the kidney injury.

Case Presentation: 44 year old Indian male, renal transplant recipient got admitted with acute graft dysfunction.