Malakoplakia of the Kidney Transplant
Jefferson L. Triozzi, Joshua V Rodriguez, Ramya Krishna Velagapudi, Mohammad Kazem Fallahzadeh, Laura Binari, Paisit Paueksakon, Agnes B. Fogo, Beatrice P. Concepcion
Abstract
Malakoplakia is a rare granulomatous disease associated with infection.1 Malakoplakia most often involves the bladder, although it can affect any organ, including the native or transplanted kidney.2,3 Indeed, solid organ transplant recipients and other immunocompromised individuals are at increased risk of malakoplakia. This case report and systematic review of the literature raises important considerations related to malakoplakia of the kidney transplant.
Topics & Concepts
MalakoplakiaMedicineKidney transplantMalacoplakiaKidney transplantationPathologyKidneyIntensive care medicineInternal medicineInfectious Disease Case Reports and TreatmentsPediatric Urology and Nephrology StudiesAbdominal vascular conditions and treatments