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Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome: a case of rare genetic mutation.
BMJ case reports - 30 Jul 2021
Sangeetha Geminiganesan, Jayaraj Jaippreetha, Ganesan Swathi, Puttagunta Sreeapoorva
Abstract excerpt
Complement-mediated kidney disease has been an evolving area in the field of nephrology. Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare thrombotic microangiopathy that affects multiple organs, particularly kidneys. The disease is characterised by a triad of haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and acute kidney injury (AKI). aHUS is most commonly caused by dysregulation of alternative complement pathway. In...
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