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Unusual presentation post renal transplant lymphocele
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|April 11, 2015
Summary
A rare case of retroperitoneal lymphocele after kidney transplant presented unusually two months post-surgery. This lymphocele mimicked deep vein thrombosis and caused acute urinary retention, leading to graft hydronephrosis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplant Surgery
- Urology
Background:
- Retroperitoneal lymphocele is a known complication after renal transplantation.
- Typical presentations include persistent lymphatic drainage or perigraft collection.
- Late-onset lymphocele with significant compressive effects is less common.
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