A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Typical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Successfully Treated With Eculizumab Therapy
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a thrombotic microangiopathy that induces microvesicular injury and occlusion and often results in acute renal failure. Atypical HUS is life-threatening and often progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, distinguishing between typical and atypical HUS can be challenging due to comorbid conditions and/or laboratory delays. We present a severe case of typical HUS involving a series of complications requiring multidisciplinary care, successfully treated with eculizumab therapy.
Authors
- Muhammad Hamdan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3000-602X)
- Sumugdha Rayamajhi
- Ashok Kumar Jha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7072-4168)
- Georgette Nader (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4082-2829)
Institutions
- Michigan State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-05-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84362
- Primary Topic
- Complement system in diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00