Erythrocytosis represents a common complication in renal allograft recipients. Traditional therapies including phlebotomy
and bilateral native nephrectomies are cumbersome for both the clinical personnel and the patient. Recently, pharmacological
agents such as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and theophylline have been proposed as effective therapies for post-transplant
erythrocytosis (PTE). We have treated a PTE patient successfully with enalapril without any side effects and renal dysfunction
after theophylline treatment showed no improvement in PTE. A decline in Ht levels was independent of the changes in Epo levels
during enalapril treatment. Although the mechanism underlying the beneficial effect of enalapril remains undetermined, enalapril
is recommended for the initial treatment of PTE.