Severe sirolimus-induced acute hepatitis in a renal transplant recipient

Transpl Int. 2010 Sep;23(9):967-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2010.01100.x. Epub 2010 May 20.

Abstract

Sirolimus is currently used as an immunosuppressive agent in kidney transplantation due to its lack of nephrotoxicity and antiproliferative properties. However, a large number of side effects has been described with the use of m-Tor inhibitors. Most are reversible when treatment is withdrawn. Hepatotoxicity is one of these side effects, considered as a benign condition and resulting generally in a transitory and small increase in transaminase levels. We report here, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of severe sirolimus-induced acute hepatitis confirmed by liver biopsy, in a renal transplant recipient. This condition was completely cured in few weeks after sirolimus withdrawal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Biopsy
  • C-Reactive Protein / metabolism
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / metabolism
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery*
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sirolimus / adverse effects*
  • Sirolimus / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • Sirolimus