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Can I donate my kidney if I have sarcoidosis of the lungs?
Question
I am a 61 years old male and my brother is 57 years old. Can I donate a kidney to my brother if I have sarcoidosis of the lungs?
Expert Answer
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Dr Sridhar Reddy AllamJan 01, 2011
Capital Nephrology Medical Group,
Sacramento, California, USA.
Sacramento, California, USA.
Chronic active lung disease from sarcoidosis can pose increased risk of general anesthesia and surgery, and thus may need exclusion of a potential donor from donation. Also, if sarcoidosis involves the kidneys, you will need to be excluded from donation.
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