An entry from the Renal Fellow Network found several diseases have a high possibility of recurring after a kidney transplant.  Nearly any primary glomerulopathy has the possibility of recurring following a kidney transplant; however, the frequency and severity this occurs varies greatly.

Here is a list of some diseases with a high rate of recurrence following kidney transplant:

• Primary membranous nephropathy: About 30 percent recurrence rate.
• Primary hyperoxaluria: This disease occurs essentially 100 percent of the time unless it is performed as a dual liver-kidney transplant.
• Diabetic nephropathy: Occurs about 50 percent of the time following transplant.
• Primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: About 40 percent of cases will recur.

Talk to your nephrologist to find out if you're at risk for these recurring diseases.

This article originally appeared in the January 2009 issue of Kidney Transplant Today.