Successful Kidney Transplantation From A Donor With Inherited Thrombophilia: A Case Report

Transplant Proc. 2022 Jul-Aug;54(6):1609-1611. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2022.03.053. Epub 2022 Jul 14.

Abstract

Inherited thrombophilia is a blood clotting disorder caused by genetic mutations of specific coagulation plasma factors. It is a well-established predisposing factor for venous as well as arterial thromboembolism. Thromboembolic events with renal involvement in patients with inherited thrombophilia are possible but relatively rare. On the other hand, vascular complications, including renal artery and vein thrombosis, are the main causes of early graft loss after kidney transplantation. Furthermore, there is evidence that inherited thrombophilia has a role in chronic kidney disease development. Although there are data on kidney transplantation of recipients with inherited thrombophilia, to the best of our knowledge there are no reports on kidney donation from patients with thrombophilia in the English literature. We present 2 cases of successful kidney transplantation from the same donor with inherited thrombophilia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Risk Factors
  • Thromboembolism* / etiology
  • Thrombophilia* / complications
  • Thrombophilia* / genetics
  • Venous Thrombosis* / etiology

Substances

  • Blood Coagulation Factors

Supplementary concepts

  • Thrombophilia, hereditary