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Postpartum hemolytic uremic syndrome in a 17-year-old Filipina primigravid

Authors: Francisco E. Anacleto, Christina L. Cifra, Joel S. Elises

Published in: Pediatric Nephrology | Issue 12/2003

Abstract

A 17-year-old Filipina primigravid developed acute renal failure secondary to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) after undergoing emergency cesarean section for severe pre-eclampsia and abruptio placenta. She underwent hemodialysis with concurrent infusions of fresh-frozen plasma and packed red cells for 5 weeks. Renal biopsy revealed findings consistent with HUS with glomerular crescents. She received three doses of pulse methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisone. Renal function improved 5 weeks after the onset of HUS. The pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment options of postpartum HUS are discussed.

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Title: Postpartum hemolytic uremic syndrome in a 17-year-old Filipina primigravid
Authors: Francisco E. Anacleto
Christina L. Cifra
Joel S. Elises
Publication date: 01-12-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Nephrology / Issue 12/2003
Print ISSN: 0931-041X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-198X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-003-1261-7

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