Plasma Exchanges and Immunosuppression for Anti-complement Factor H Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
Indian Pediatr
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2014 Oct; 51(10): 833-835
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| ID: sea-170862
ABSTRACT
Background:
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with autoantibodies to complement factor H is an important cause of acute kidney injury; most patients require dialysis and are at risk of progressive renal failure. Case Characteristics 7 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms, acute kidney injury, thrombotic microangiopathy and elevated levels of anti-complement factor H antibodies. Intervention Prompt initiation of plasma exchanges and immunosuppression.Outcome:
Remission of hematological and kidney functions. Message Prompt and specific management of antibody associated hemolytic uremic syndrome is associated with favorable outcome.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2014
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