Abstract
Tacrolimus is widely used as an immunosuppressant after allogeneic organ transplantation. It has rarely been reported to cause peripheral neuropathy in renal transplant patients. We reported a tacrolimus-induced peripheral neurotoxic event on a 46-year-old woman after renal transplantation. She has received renal transplantation and presented asymmetric bilateral lower legs weakness 3 weeks after initiation of tacrolimus. Electrophysiological studies confirmed acute asymmetric demyelinating sensorimotor polyneuropathy with axonal damage. The patient had symptoms resolution after reduction of the tacrolimus dose.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 176-180 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Acta Nephrologica |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- tacrolimus
- kidney transplantation
- peripheral neuropathy