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Massive pleural effusion in a renal transplant recipient on tacrolimus

Fluid and salt retention have been described as a side effect of tacrolimus therapy. We report a case of unexplained massive fluid retention with pleural effusion and ascites in the immediate post-transplant period. The patient recovered immediately on conversion from tacrolimus to sirolimus.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Nayagam, L. S., Vijayanand, B., Balasubramanian, S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4165059/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25249724
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0971-4065.133024

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