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ArticleIJU case reports2025

Posterior Reversible Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome and Disseminated Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection After Kidney Transplantation.

Kenji Tsutsui, Shigeaki Nakazawa, Makoto Kinoshita, Yoko Higa, Soichi Matsumura, Shota Fukae, Ryo Tanaka, Norichika Ueda, Yoichi Kakuta, Norio Nonomura

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Kenji TsutsuiDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.
Shigeaki NakazawaDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5857-3483
Makoto KinoshitaDepartment of Neurology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.
Yoko HigaDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.
Soichi MatsumuraDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.
Shota FukaeDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1437-3177
Ryo TanakaDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.
Norichika UedaDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.
Yoichi KakutaDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.
Norio NonomuraDepartment of Urology Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Japan.

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Abstract

Introduction: Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare but serious complication in kidney transplant recipients, often triggered by calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) and infections. Case Presentation: A 52-year-old woman with end-stage kidney disease underwent cadaveric renal transplantation. Two months post-transplant, she presented with headaches, visual disturbances, hypertension, and altered consciousness. Cranial MRI confirmed PRES. After conversion from tacrolimus to cyclosporine and antihypertensive therapy, symptoms improved. However, the patient developed disseminated varicella-zoster virus infection, resulting in meningitis. Treatment with acyclovir and reduction of immunosuppression led to full recovery without recurrence. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of recognizing PRES and its triggers, including infections and CNIs, in kidney transplant recipients. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for preventing severe outcomes.

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disseminated varicella‐zoster virus infectionkidney transplantationposterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome

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