JC Polyomavirus Nephropathy: A Rare Complication Late after Kidney Transplantation

Jennifer Scotti Gerber1,2, Sara De Marchi1, Ariana Gaspert3

  • 1Division of Nephrology, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Lugano, Switzerland.

Summary

JC-polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (JC-PVAN) is a rare cause of kidney transplant dysfunction. Diagnosis requires biopsy, even years post-transplant, as JC-PVAN can mimic other conditions.