First case of pancreas transplant alone in a patient with diabetes and HIV infection

We describe the use of a standard immunosuppression regimen in combination with effective antiretroviral control using a stable highly active antiretroviral therapy regimen with minimal interaction with immunosuppressants. We describe what is, to our knowledge, the first case of pancreas transplantation alone performed for this particularly challenging group, resulting in complete resolution of hypoglycaemic symptoms. We suggest that this group of patients should receive optimal diabetes management, including access to transplantation where appropriate, and demonstrate that pancreas transplantation alone is feasible for people with HIV infection.

Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - November 14, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mittal, S., Choudhary, P., Callaghan, C., Hilton, R., Drage, M. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research