Ankylosing spondylitis - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Also known as: AS

Essential information

Obligatory

1. Eyes:
   Must not donate if:
   Active ocular inflammation.
   See Eye disease for more information if the donor had recovered from inflammatory eye disease.
   
   
2. Cardiovascular tissue:
   Must not donate if:
   The cardiovascular system is involved.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Autoimmune disease
• Eye disease

Additional information

Ankylosing spondylitis can affect the eyes, heart valves and the major artery of the body (aorta).

Reason for change:

Obligatory section updated to refer to eye disease entry if ocular involvement, Link to eye disease entry added in “See if relevant” section.

Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 60 (18 April 2024)