Pediatric renal transplantation in Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome

Pediatr Nephrol. 1994 Apr;8(2):221-2. doi: 10.1007/BF00865487.

Abstract

Two cases of renal transplantation in pediatric patients with Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome are reported. Immunosuppressive therapy consisted of cyclosporine, prednisone and azathioprine. Renal function has been good but both patients developed morbid obesity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Graft Rejection / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / etiology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery*
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Laurence-Moon Syndrome / complications*
  • Male

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents