Open AccessNephrogenic systemic fibrosis symptoms alleviated by renal transplantation
Author(s) -
Bangsgaard Nannie,
Hansen Jesper Melchior,
Marckmann Peter,
Skov Lone
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
dialysis & transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1932-6920
pISSN - 0090-2934
DOI - 10.1002/dat.20507
Subject(s) - nephrogenic systemic fibrosis , medicine , transplantation , disease , fibrosis , kidney disease , surgery , intensive care medicine
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a rare, serious, and life‐threatening disease of patients with severe renal impairment. Gadolinium‐containing contrast agents have been shown to be the crucial trigger. There is no proven medical cure for the disease, and symptomatic treatment options are limited. Anecdotal reports have shown partial or complete resolution of NSF following successful renal transplantation early in the course of NSF. In this report, we describe alleviation of NSF symptoms in two women following successful renal transplantation more than 3 years after onset of NSF. Dial. Transplant.