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Post-Transplant Nephroptosis as a Cause of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Case Report
Katarzyna Kakareko1, Alicja Rydzewska-Rosolowska1, Irena Glowinska1
12nd Department of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Internal Medicine with Dialysis Unit, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland.
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) after kidney transplant can be caused by a rare condition called nephroptosis, or a floating transplanted kidney. Prompt diagnosis and treatment, like ureter stenting, can resolve this issue.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplantation Immunology
- Urology
Background:
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose a significant challenge in kidney transplant recipients.
- Identifying rare causes of post-transplant UTIs is crucial for effective patient management.
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