Remission of post-transplant focal segmental glomerulosclerosis with angiotensin receptor blockers

S B Bansal; S K Sethi; P Jha; R Duggal; V Kher

doi:10.4103/0971-4065.183600

Remission of post-transplant focal segmental glomerulosclerosis with angiotensin receptor blockers

Indian J Nephrol. 2017 Mar-Apr;27(2):154-156. doi: 10.4103/0971-4065.183600.

Authors

S B Bansal¹, S K Sethi¹, P Jha¹, R Duggal², V Kher¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Medanta Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
² Department of Pathology, Medanta Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Abstract

Recurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is common after kidney transplantation. Plasmapheresis (PP) is considered to be the most effective treatment; however, results are variable and relapse is common after stopping plasmapheresis. Here, we report an unusual case of recurrent FSGS, who achieved complete remission with angiotensin receptor blocker therapy.

Keywords: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis; kidney transplant; recurrence.

Publication types

Case Reports