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Protein-losing enteropathy as a new phenotype in atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by CD46 gene mutation.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Dec 2024
Wang Chunyan, Chen Jing, Han Xinli, Sun Manqing, Fang Xiaoyan, Zhai Yihui, Miao Qianfan, Zhang Zhiqing, Tang Xiaoshan, Liu Jiaojiao, Shen Qian, Xu Hong
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BACKGROUND: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy. Genetic defects in the alternative complement (AP) pathway have been identified in 60-70% of individuals. Eculizumab is recommended as a first-line therapy. METHODS: We collected the clinical data of a pediatric patient with aHUS accompanied by protein-losing enteropathy (PLE). Genetic testing was performed....
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