The transplant dilemma: Uniting rare entities – Diabetic nephropathy, type 3 diabetes mellitus, and acromegaly secondary to pituitary macroadenoma

Abstract

Diabetic nephropathy is a well-recognized complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. This case report presents a unique and rare scenario of diabetes mellitus secondary to acromegaly, arising from a concealed, and long-standing pituitary macroadenoma. The report explores the challenges and dilemmas encountered in considering renal transplantation as a viable treatment option for this complex interplay of medical conditions.

Keywords

• acromegaly
• diabetic nephropathy
• dual renal transplantation
• pituitary macroadenoma
• type 3 diabetes mellitus