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Non-atheromatous arterial stenoses in atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome associated with complement dysregulation.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Oct 2010
Loirat Chantal, Macher Marie-Alice, Elmaleh-Berges Monique, Kwon Theresa, Deschênes Georges, Goodship Timothy H J, Majoie Charles, Davin Jean-Claude, Blanc Raphael, Savatovsky Julien, Moret Jacques, Fremeaux-Bacchi Véronique
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A child, who presented atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS) at the age of 1 month, developed cerebral ischaemic events at the age of 10 years. RESULTS: Stenoses of both carotid arteries, left subclavian and vertebral arteries, several intracranial, right humeral, several coronary, and all pulmonary arteries were demonstrated. At the age of 13 years, left subclavian and right cervical carotid...
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