Nephromegaly in an infant with atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome resolving successfully with eculizumab
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Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 29, Issue 4 (31 Aug. 2018), pp.967-970, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2018-08-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
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Topics
Abstract EN
Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome (aHUS) can pose a diagnostic challenge due to the multisystem involvement and varied manifestations.
Early diagnosis and initiation of Eculizumab have been reported to have favorable renal outcomes.
We report a case of 11-monthold male infant who presented at the age of two months with anemia, acute kidney injury, hypertension, and nephromegaly.
Renal biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of aHUS and Eculizumab was started.
Thrombotic microangiopathy markers showed the resolution.
Kidney sizes improved after nine months of Eculizumab therapy.
The successful resolution of nephromegaly in an infant with aHUS has not been reported so far in literature.
Renal sizes should be monitored in all children with aHUS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kumar, Gurinder. 2018. Nephromegaly in an infant with atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome resolving successfully with eculizumab. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 29, no. 4, pp.967-970.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-896610
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kumar, Gurinder. Nephromegaly in an infant with atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome resolving successfully with eculizumab. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 29, no. 4 (Jul. / Aug. 2018), pp.967-970.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-896610
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kumar, Gurinder. Nephromegaly in an infant with atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome resolving successfully with eculizumab. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2018. Vol. 29, no. 4, pp.967-970.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-896610
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 970
Record ID
BIM-896610