Recurrent hemolytic-uremic syndrome

Miriam González Herrero^a, J Toledano, B de Julián Polo

^aPediatra. Equipo Básico de Atención Primaria (EBAP). Unidad de Gestión Clínica (UGC) Levante Sur. Córdoba. España.

Reference of this article: González Herrero M, Toledano J, de Julián Polo B. Recurrent hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2002;4:69-71.

Published in Internet: 31-03-2002 - Visits: 13673

Abstract

We present a case of familial and recurrent hemolytic-uremic syndrome in a 3 years old girl. Hemolityc-uremic syndrome is the association of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and acute renal failure. It is one of the major causes of acute renal failure in children.

Keywords

● Acute renal failure ● Hemolytic-uremic syndrome

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