Postpartum hemolytic uremic syndrome in a 17-year-old Filipina primigravid

Pediatr Nephrol. 2003 Dec;18(12):1283-5. doi: 10.1007/s00467-003-1261-7. Epub 2003 Oct 15.

Abstract

A 17-year-old Filipina primigravid developed acute renal failure secondary to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) after undergoing emergency cesarean section for severe pre-eclampsia and abruptio placenta. She underwent hemodialysis with concurrent infusions of fresh-frozen plasma and packed red cells for 5 weeks. Renal biopsy revealed findings consistent with HUS with glomerular crescents. She received three doses of pulse methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisone. Renal function improved 5 weeks after the onset of HUS. The pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment options of postpartum HUS are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abruptio Placentae / surgery
  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cesarean Section
  • Erythrocyte Transfusion
  • Female
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / etiology*
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / pathology
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / therapy
  • Humans
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Plasma
  • Postpartum Period*
  • Pre-Eclampsia / surgery
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Pregnancy
  • Renal Dialysis

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisone
  • Methylprednisolone