Successful combined liver/kidney transplantation from a donor with Pompe disease.

Journal Article (Review)

Pompe disease results from inherited deficiency of the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase resulting in lysosomal accumulation of glycogen primarily in skeletal muscle. Reported is the first case in which a donor with late onset Pompe disease (LOPD) was successfully used for deceased donor liver and kidney transplantation. This case demonstrates co-operative transplant surgery and genetic medicine evaluation and risk estimation for donors with inherited metabolic disorders some of which may be suitable for donation of selected organs for transplantation.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Halldorson, J; Kazi, Z; Mekeel, K; Kuo, A; Hassanein, T; Loomba, R; Austin, S; Valasek, MA; Kishnani, P; Hemming, AW

Published Date

  • August 2015

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 115 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 141 - 144

PubMed ID

  • 26031770

Pubmed Central ID

  • 26031770

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1096-7206

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.ymgme.2015.05.007

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States