Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis after plasma exchange in a patient with renal transplant rejection: A case report
S.S.A. Simon,
M.S. van Sandwijk,
R.H.G. Olde Engberink
Abstract:Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is an effective treatment for several renal disorders, including renal transplant rejection. However, repeated plasma exchanges can result in various metabolic disturbances and complications. We present a 61‐year old male with a medical history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, successfully treated multiple myeloma, and a post‐mortem kidney transplantation 7 months prior to presentation. The patient was hospitalized with an antibody‐mediated transplant rejection for which trea… Show more
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