Title of article
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Kidney Transplantation
Author/Authors
Gheith, Osama Mansoura University - Urology and Nephrology Center, Egypt , Hassan, Rashad Mansoura University - Urology and Nephrology Center, Egypt
From page
257
To page
264
Abstract
The recurrence rate of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis after kidney transplantation is ranging between 20% and 40%. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is associated with poor graft survival. In this review, the etiology, pathogenesis, clinicopathological features, risk factors of recurrence, and updated lines of management are discussed.
Keywords
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis , kidney transplantation , allograft failure
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD)
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD)
Record number
2670038
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