Example of a Kidney Transplant (Click image to enlarge.)

A kidney transplant is recommended for persons who have serious kidney dysfunction and will not be able to live without dialysis or a transplant. Some of the kidney diseases for which transplants are done include the following conditions. However, not all cases of the following diseases require kidney transplantation. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

• congenital renal obstructive disorders leading to hydronephrosis, including the following:
  • ureteropelvic junction obstruction
  • vesicoureteral reflux
  • posterior urethral valves
  • prune belly syndrome
  • megaureter
• congenital nephrotic syndrome
• Alport syndrome
• nephropathic and juvenile cystinosis
• polycystic kidney disease
• nail-patella syndrome
• glomerulonephritis
• Berger disease
• Henoch-Schönlein purpura
• hemolytic uremic syndrome
• Wegener granulomatosis
• Goodpasture syndrome