Article
[Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome related to abnormalities within the complement system].
La Revue de medecine interne - 1 Apr 2011
Frémeaux-Bacchi V, Fakhouri F, Roumenina L, Dragon-Durey M-A, Loirat C
Abstract excerpt
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) disorder characterised by the association of haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and acute renal failure. Atypical forms (non-shigatoxin related forms) may be familial or sporadic, frequently with relapses and most of them lead to end stage renal failure. During the last years, different groups have demonstrated genetic predisposition to...
Topics
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Complement C3
- Complement Factor B
- Complement Factor H
- Complement System Proteins
- Fibrinogen
- Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
- Humans
- Immunologic Factors
- Membrane Cofactor Protein
- Mutation
- Plasma Exchange
- Risk Factors
- Treatment Outcome
