Successful Kidney Transplantation in Turner Syndrome: A Case for Feasibility and Favorable Outcomes

Turner syndrome (TS) leads to various abnormalities, including renal malformations that can progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Although rarely performed in patients with TS, renal transplantation offers significant benefits over dialysis. We report the case of a 34-year-old female with TS and ESRD who underwent a successful living-donor kidney transplantation. Preoperative imaging revealed atrophic, malformed native kidneys located entirely in the pelvic region. A suitable graft bed was meticulously created in the right iliac fossa without the need for native nephrectomy. At the 9-month postoperative follow-up, the patient demonstrated excellent and stable graft function. This case highlights the feasibility of kidney transplantation in patients with TS and underscores the importance of careful preoperative planning and a multidisciplinary approach to overcome unique anatomical challenges.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2026-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72532
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Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities
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Successful Kidney Transplantation in Turner Syndrome: A Case for Feasibility and Favorable Outcomes

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Successful Kidney Transplantation in Turner Syndrome: A Case for Feasibility and Favorable Outcomes

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Abstract

Turner syndrome (TS) leads to various abnormalities, including renal malformations that can progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Although rarely performed in patients with TS, renal transplantation offers significant benefits over dialysis. We report the case of a 34-year-old female with TS and ESRD who underwent a successful living-donor kidney transplantation. Preoperative imaging revealed atrophic, malformed native kidneys located entirely in the pelvic region. A suitable graft bed was meticulously created in the right iliac fossa without the need for native nephrectomy. At the 9-month postoperative follow-up, the patient demonstrated excellent and stable graft function. This case highlights the feasibility of kidney transplantation in patients with TS and underscores the importance of careful preoperative planning and a multidisciplinary approach to overcome unique anatomical challenges.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 14(4)
Azerbaijan Medical University (AZ), State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (Azerbaijan) (AZ)
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