Korean J Pediatr.
2011 Apr;54(4):176-178. 10.3345/kjp.2011.54.4.176.
A case of hemolytic uremic syndrome preceded by intussusception
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. drmagic@catholic.ac.kr
- 2Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- KMID: 2284371
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2011.54.4.176
Abstract
- Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is the most common cause of acute renal failure in young children. It is classically characterized by the triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and uremia. Further, not only is intussusception one of the differential diagnoses of HUS but it may also become a complication during disease progression. We report a case of HUS preceded by intussusception in a previously healthy 17-month-old boy. The patient presented at the emergency department with bloody stools that developed the day after reduction of intussusception. HUS was diagnosed 4 days after the reduction of intussusception. The patient was provided only supportive care and his laboratory test findings were normal at discharge.
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