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Title: My 16 year old son wants to donate kidney to his cousin...
Post by: Murphyb849 on February 26, 2014, 11:35:55 PM
My son offered to donate kidney to his cousin who has goodpastures...do they consider this at his age
Title: Re: My 16 year old son wants to donate kidney to his cousin...
Post by: elephant on February 27, 2014, 07:53:44 AM
Dear Murphy,

It is quite rare for a child to donate a kidney.   I do believe there have been some donations between identical twins. 
Although living donors can be accepted at age 18, I would suggest seeking a more mature donor.  You can tell you son that sometimes a second transplant is needed at a later date, and he could offer again when he is older. 

Love, elephant