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.

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Cureus
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2025-05-18
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84362
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Complement system in diseases
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A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Typical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Successfully Treated With Eculizumab Therapy

Muhammad Hamdan, Sumugdha Rayamajhi, Ashok Kumar Jha, Georgette Nader
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Complement system in diseases
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A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Typical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Successfully Treated With Eculizumab Therapy

Muhammad Hamdan, Sumugdha Rayamajhi, Ashok Kumar Jha, Georgette Nader
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Abstract

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.

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