Recurrent IgA nephropathy after renal transplantation despite immunosuppressive regimens with mycophenolate mofetil

Background. Transplantation offers an excellent option for patients with immunoglobulin-A nephropathy (IgAN) with severe renal dysfunction. However, IgAN frequently recurs in allografts treated with azathioprine. We examined the impact of mycophenolate mofetil immunosuppression on recurrence of IgAN. Methods. We reviewed the charts of patients transplanted for IgAN at our institution in the cyclosporin era. Patients were excluded from further analysis if follow-up was