A Case of Interstitial Pneumonitis Associated with Sirolimus Treatment in Renal Transplantation Recipient / 대한신장학회지
Korean Journal of Nephrology
; : 611-615, 2008.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Sirolimus is a promising immunosuppressive drug for renal transplantation to avoid nephrotoxicity of calcineurin inhibitor. However, it has been associated with uncommon but, important pulmonary toxicity. We present a case of sirolimus related dyspnea with abnormal chest radiographic finding in a 63 year old male renal transplantation recipient. There was no evidence of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. Dose reduction of sirolimus resulted in a significant improvement of the symptoms and chest radiographic finding.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Thorax
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Kidney Transplantation
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Lung Diseases, Interstitial
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Calcineurin
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Sirolimus
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Dyspnea
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Nephrology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article