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Familial hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with complement factor H deficiency.

D Landau1, H Shalev, G Levy-Finer

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.

The Journal of Pediatrics
|March 10, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Factor H deficiency-hemolytic uremic syndrome (FHD-HUS) often recurs after kidney transplants. Prophylactic plasma therapy can prevent relapses and preserve kidney function in children with FHD-HUS.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Hematology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) associated with factor H deficiency (FHD) presents significant challenges due to poor prognosis.
  • FHD-HUS often leads to end-stage renal disease and recurrent thrombotic microangiopathy.

Observation:

  • A pediatric case of FHD-HUS experienced recurrent HUS and cerebral infarction post-renal transplantation, despite plasma transfusions.
  • Another pediatric case with FHD-HUS showed successful relapse prevention and renal function preservation with prophylactic, twice-weekly plasma therapy.

Findings:

  • Renal transplantation does not correct the underlying factor H deficiency, leading to recurrence of FHD-HUS.
  • Prophylactic plasma therapy can elevate subnormal serum factor H levels and prevent HUS relapses.

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Implications:

  • FHD-HUS management requires addressing the underlying factor H deficiency, not just the renal manifestations.
  • Prophylactic plasma therapy represents a potential strategy to improve outcomes for children with FHD-HUS.