[Recurrence of Wegener's granulomatosis in a cadaver kidney graft]

Early recurrence of Wegener's granulomatosis on a kidney graft is described in a 35-year-old patient. The differential diagnosis of renal microvasculitides is discussed as well as the problem related to characterization and specificity of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies. Possible factors influencing the risk of recurrence of Wegener's granulomatosis on the graft are detailed after reviewing five cases from the literature.