Paediatrics Publications
Title
Kidney disease and organ transplantation in methylmalonic acidaemia.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2019
Journal
Pediatric Transplantation
Volume
23
Issue
4
First Page
13407
Last Page
13407
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1111/petr.13407
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
MMA is associated with chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis and a progressive decline in GFR. Optimal management of these children is uncertain. Our objectives were to document the pre-, peri-, and post-transplant course of all children with MMA who underwent liver or combined liver-kidney transplant in our centers.
DESIGN AND METHODS:
Retrospective chart review of all cases of MMA who underwent organ transplantation over the last 10 years.
RESULTS: Five children with MMA underwent liver transplant (4/5) and combined liver-kidney transplant (1/5). Three were Mut
CONCLUSIONS:
MMA is a complex metabolic disorder. Renal disease can continue to progress post-liver transplant and close follow-up is warranted. More research is needed to clarify best screening GFR method in patients with MMA. Whether liver transplant alone, continued protein restriction, or the addition of antioxidants post-transplant can halt the progression of renal disease remains unclear.
