Korean J Pediatr.  2007 Dec;50(12):1261-1265. 10.3345/kjp.2007.50.12.1261.

Multiple extrarenal manifestations in hemolytic uremic syndrome: A case report

• Kim E
• Kim SY

• KMID: 2279461
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2007.50.12.1261

Abstract

Extrarenal manifestations of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) have increasingly been recognized and may be major determinants of mortality and morbidity. Although microthrombi are often found in the pulmonary and coronary circulation, apparent lung and cardiac involvement are clinically infrequent. We describe here a 10-month-old boy with HUS who developed pulmonary hemorrhage, acute respiratory distress syndrome and dilated cardiomyopathy. Complete renal as well as clinical recovery from these very uncommon complications was achieved by optimum supportive care.

Keyword

Hemolytic uremic syndrome; Cardiomyopathy; Extrarenal manifestations

MeSH Terms

Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Coronary Circulation
Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome*
Hemorrhage
Humans
Infant
Lung
Male
Mortality
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult