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Unusual manifestation of diarrhea-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome in an adult.

TitleUnusual manifestation of diarrhea-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome in an adult.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsAnagnostis, P., Stangou M., Leontsini M., Athyros V. G., & Karagiannis A.
JournalRen Fail
Volume30
Issue3
Pagination331-4
Date Published2008
ISSN1525-6049
KeywordsAdult, Diarrhea, Female, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, Humans
Abstract

Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is an uncommon disease characterized by microangiopathic hemolytica anaemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. There are two forms of HUS: diarrhoea (D+)- and non-diarrhoea (D-)-associated HUS. We report the case of a 21-year-old woman presented to our department with jaundice, anaemia, thrombocytopenia, and anuria, preceded by a diarrheal prodrome, secondary to infection with Escherichia coli O157:H7. The whole clinical and laboratory investigation led to the diagnosis of HUS. Her condition was complicated with cholestasis, liver dysfunction, bleeding from the vagina, and myocardial involvement. She was treated only with fresh frozen plasma transfusions and hemodialysis, and despite the long duration of anuria (22 days), the patient showed subsequent improvement over days until full recovery one month later.

DOI10.1080/08860220701861102
Alternate JournalRen Fail
PubMed ID18350454

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