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Recurrent attacks of hemolytic uremic syndrome
N P Anagnou1, N Papanicolaou, P Fessas
1Department of Basic Sciences, University of Crete, School of Medicine, Greece.
Haematologia
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is typically considered non-recurrent. However, this case report highlights recurrent episodes, suggesting HUS may have a variant form that warrants reconsideration.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Hematology
Background:
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) was first described in 1955.
- Traditionally, HUS is considered a non-recurring condition.
Observation:
- This report details a patient experiencing three distinct episodes of hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and uremia over eight years.
- These recurrent episodes challenge the established view of HUS.
Findings:
- The patient's history strongly suggests a recurrent form of HUS.
- This challenges the notion that HUS never recurs.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that recurrent HUS is an important, potentially underrecognized, subset or variant of the syndrome.
- Clinical practice should consider the possibility of HUS recurrence in affected patients.