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A case of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome due to anti-factor H antibody in a patient presenting with a factor XII deficiency identified two novel mutations.
Clinical and experimental nephrology - 1 Apr 2011
Matsukuma Eiji, Gotoh Yoshimitsu, Kuroyanagi Yoshiyuki, Yamada Takuji, Iwasa Mitsuji, Yamakawa Satoshi, Nagai Takuhito, Takagi Nobuaki, Mae Hiromu, Iijima Kenji, Bresin Elena
Abstract excerpt
A 9-year-old boy with pallor and macrohematuria showed hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and renal failure. There was no history of diarrhea and the stool culture was negative. A diagnosis of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) was confirmed; however, the cause of the prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) was unknown. Plasma exchange and hemodialysis were performed because of progressive...
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