Transplant rejection
Alternative names:
graft rejection; tissue/organ rejection
Symptoms:
- reduced organ function
- pain in the location of the organ
- fever
- general discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
Note: Symptoms vary with the specific organ or tissue.
Signs and tests:
There may be tenderness on palpation over the organ (particularly the kidneys). Signs of reduced organ function are often present. A biopsy of transplanted organs confirms rejection. Routine biopsy is often performed to detect rejection early, before symptoms develop. An X-ray, CT scan, or other procedure may indicate inflammation, swelling, or reduced organ function.
Tests that may be performed related to this disorder include:
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