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Published on: October 20, 2015
[Lymphocyturia following kidney transplantation]
Zeitschrift Fur Urologie Und Nephrologie
|November 1, 1980
Summary
Lymphocyte presence in urine (lymphocyturia) was studied in kidney transplant patients. Clear lymphocyturia was not a reliable indicator for diagnosing transplant rejection.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Immunology
- Transplantation Medicine
Context:
- Kidney transplantation involves monitoring for complications.
- Postoperative surveillance is crucial for patient outcomes.
- Lymphocytes in urine (lymphocyturia) are a potential biomarker.
Purpose:
- To investigate the diagnostic value of lymphocyturia in kidney transplant recipients.
- To correlate lymphocyturia levels with transplant function and rejection.
Summary:
- A study analyzed 4,638 urine samples from 145 kidney transplant patients.
- Lymphocyturia was detected in 27.2% of samples, with clear lymphocyturia in 3.6%.
- Clear lymphocyturia occurred during rejection, infection, and also with normal transplant function.
Impact:
- Lymphocyturia determination is not recommended for diagnosing kidney transplant rejection.
- Further research may explore other biomarkers for transplant monitoring.
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