Kidney disease and organ transplantation in methylmalonic acidaemia.

MMA is associated with chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis and a progressive decline in GFR. Optimal management of these children is uncertain. Our objectives were to document the pre-, peri-, and post-transplant course of all children with MMA who underwent liver or combined liver-kidney transplant in our centers. Retrospective chart review of all cases of MMA who underwent organ transplantation over the last 10 years. Five children with MMA underwent liver transplant (4/5) and combined liver-kidney transplant (1/5). Three were Mut MMA is a complex metabolic disorder. Renal disease can continue to progress post-liver transplant and close follow-up is warranted. More research is needed to clarify best screening GFR method in patients with MMA. Whether liver transplant alone, continued protein restriction, or the addition of antioxidants post-transplant can halt the progression of renal disease remains unclear.

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