Multiple extrarenal manifestations in hemolytic uremic syndrome: A case report.
10.3345/kjp.2007.50.12.1261
- Author:
Eugene KIM
1
;
So Young KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Catholic University, Seoul, Korea. sykim@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hemolytic uremic syndrome;
Cardiomyopathy;
Extrarenal manifestations
- MeSH:
Cardiomyopathies;
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated;
Coronary Circulation;
Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome*;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Infant;
Lung;
Male;
Mortality;
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2007;50(12):1261-1265
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Extrarenal manifestations of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) have increasingly been recognized and may be major determinants of mortality and morbidity. Although microthrombi are often found in the pulmonary and coronary circulation, apparent lung and cardiac involvement are clinically infrequent. We describe here a 10-month-old boy with HUS who developed pulmonary hemorrhage, acute respiratory distress syndrome and dilated cardiomyopathy. Complete renal as well as clinical recovery from these very uncommon complications was achieved by optimum supportive care.
