Open AccessPersistent hypophosphathemia recovered with cinacalcet in a late renal transplanted patient
Author(s) -
Auyanet Ingrid,
Suárez Alejandro,
Torregrosa José Vicente
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
dialysis & transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1932-6920
pISSN - 0090-2934
DOI - 10.1002/dat.20631
Subject(s) - cinacalcet , hypophosphatemia , medicine , calcitriol , hyperparathyroidism , urology , secondary hyperparathyroidism , renal function , transplantation , surgery , parathyroid hormone , endocrinology , vitamin d and neurology , calcium
Abstract Renal transplant recipients with secondary hyperparathyroidism often have hypophosphatemia that can persist for years. We report the case of a renal transplanted patient with normal allograft function showing persistent hypophosphoremia due to secondary hyperparathyroidism despite treatment with oral supplements of phosphorus and calcitriol. After initiation of treatment with cinacalcet, a normalization of serum phosphorus was rapidly achieved, and phosphorus supplementation was not necessary. Renal function remained stable. Dial. Transplant. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.