Diagnosis by inclusion
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چکیده
Diarrhoea after renal transplantation is not an uncommon problem [1]. We present the case of a 61-year-old renal transplant recipient on mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and steroids who presented with chronic diarrhoea and substantial weight loss. The diarrhoea was ascribed to MMF and the patient was converted to enteric-coated mycophenolic sodium (EC-MPS), without effect. Comprehensive workup revealed a surprising aetiology of his diarrhoea. We discuss diarrhoea in renal transplant recipients with an emphasis on differential diagnosis and workup.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008