A case of tacrolimus-associated thrombotic microangiopathy after ABO-blood-type-incompatible renal transplantation

Asami Takeda, Yasuhiro Ohtsuka, Keij Horike, Daizyo Inaguma, Norihiko Goto, Yoshihiko Watarai, Kazuharu Uchida, Kunio Morozumi

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Abstract

De novo thrombotic microangiopathy(TMA) is most commonly triggered by calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) and the prognosis is less severe than with recurrent TMA. However, it is difficult to distinguish de novo TMA from CNI toxicity and acute antibody-mediated rejection(AMR) soon after renal transplantation. We present a case of tacrolimus-associated TMA soon after ABO blood type incompatible renal transplantation that was difficult to differentiate from acute AMR. On day 9 his urine output decreased dramatically and the Scr level increased. His anti-blood type A antibody titer increased to ×16 postopratively and the tacrolimus trough level was higher than in our immunosuppressive regimen. Although we gave priority to anti-AMR treatment, adequate dose adjustment of tacrolimus after tacrolimus nephrotoxicity was diagnosed from graft biopsy could correct allograft dysfunction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-18
Number of pages4
JournalClinical Transplantation
Volume25
Issue numberSUPPL. 23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 07-2011
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Transplantation

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