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ArticleClinical transplantation2025

Evaluating Hyperparathyroidism in Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Experience.

Lane T Cavey, Lindsay A Kohan, Ruchin Patel, Mohamed M Ibrahim, Hilary B Whitlatch, Erin Foster, Raphael P H Meier, Silke V Niederhaus

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Lane T CaveyUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3978-2440
Lindsay A KohanUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8993-1118
Ruchin PatelDivision of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9183-6343
Mohamed M IbrahimDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3547-2764
Hilary B WhitlatchDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5770-6544
Erin FosterUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Raphael P H MeierDivision of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9050-0436
Silke V NiederhausDivision of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3648-2999

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Abstract

introductionCardiovascular disease remains the primary cause of mortality after kidney transplantation. Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) may contribute to the accelerated progression of coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), particularly in transplant patients. This is particularly true when HPT overlaps with both renal failure and diabetes. Scant data exist to support medical or surgical management of tertiary hyperparathyroidism (3HPT) in simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplant recipients. This study evaluates the outcomes of cardiovascular disease, bone health, and kidney and pancreas graft function as they relate to HPT in SPK recipients.

methodsPatients who received SPK transplantation at a large academic center were reviewed. Patient demographics, transplant specifics, evidence of HPT, graft survival, and mortality were collected. Patients were categorized as either resolved HPT or unresolved HPT (developed 3HPT). Independent group t-tests and Fisher's exact tests were used for bivariate comparisons.

resultsOver 7 years, 132 patients received SPK transplantation. 41.7% of patients resolved HPT, and 58.3% of patients developed 3HPT. Those with 3HPT had significantly lower eGFR at 3 years (51.16 ± 21.58 vs. 62.55 ± 19.56 mL/min/1.73m

conclusions3HPT after SPK transplant is associated with worse function of both the renal and pancreatic grafts and peripheral arterial disease compared to those without 3HPT. A larger prospective cohort study is needed to determine causal relationships and develop treatment guidelines.

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Graft RejectionHyperparathyroidismKidney Failure, ChronicKidney TransplantationPancreas TransplantationPostoperative ComplicationsAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlomerular Filtration RateGraft SurvivalHumansKidney Function TestsMaleMiddle AgedPrognosishyperparathyroidismkidneypancreassimultaneous pancreas‐kidney transplantation

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PMCPMC12260771

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