Cytomegalovirus nasal polyp after renal transplant

Infection is a major problem after transplantation. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common viral infection affecting transplant patients. We describe a case of CMV infection with rare clinical manifestation in the form of nasal polyp. Patient presented 6 weeks following renal transplantation with...

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Published in:	Journal of the Association of Physicians of India Vol. 51; pp. 614 - 615
Main Authors:	Kulkarni, A A, Badve, S V, Tapiawala, S N, Deshpande, R B, Shah, B V
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India 01-06-2003
Subjects:	Adult Cytomegalovirus Infections - diagnosis Humans Immunocompromised Host Kidney Transplantation Male Nasal Polyps - diagnosis Nasal Polyps - virology Opportunistic Infections - diagnosis
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Summary:	Infection is a major problem after transplantation. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common viral infection affecting transplant patients. We describe a case of CMV infection with rare clinical manifestation in the form of nasal polyp. Patient presented 6 weeks following renal transplantation with history of fever and stuffy nose. On evaluation he was found to have nasal polyp which was excised. Histopathology revealed characteristic CMV inclusion bodies. Patient responded to ganciclovir therapy and is presently doing well eighteen months after transplantation.
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ISSN:	0004-5772