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Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adult kidney transplant (Tx) recipients. We sought to determine the prevalence of, and the risk factors associated with, hyperlipidemia in pediatric kidney Tx recipients on cyclosporine (CsA). We identified 59 patients (mean age 8.25.7years) transplanted between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 1993. Pre Tx, 34% had elevated total cholesterol...