Post-transplant recurrent pericarditis with pericardial tamponade is successfully treated with colchicine: A case report

Abstract

Recurrent pericarditis is a rare complication following renal transplantation. Colchicine, an inhibitor of microtubule polymerization, has been recommended for the treatment of recurrent acute pericarditis in non-transplant patients and is commonly used for the treatment of gout in transplant patients. However, the use of colchicine for the treatment of recurrent pericarditis in renal transplant patients has rarely been reported. In the present study, a rare case of recurrent pericarditis, manifested as large pericardial effusion and pericardial tamponade within the first year following renal transplantation, was successfully treated with colchicine. Therefore, low-dose colchicine may be a safe and effective option for the treatment of recurrent pericarditis in renal transplant patients.