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POST-DIARRHEA HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME MIMICKING SEVERE ACUTE COLITIS IN ADULTS: ABOUT A RARE CASE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Krati K.*, Lemfadli Y., Jiddi S., Benjelloun Z., Ait Errami A., Oubaha S. and Samlani Z.
ABSTRACT
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a thrombotic micro angiopathy (TMA) with renal tropism but extrarenal damage is possible. Typical or post-diarrheal HUS is well described in the pediatric population, but its incidence in adults is rare. The classic triad in HUS is hemolytic anemia, acute renal failure and thrombocytopenia. Resuscitation measures with adequate rehydration and dialysis if necessary remain the pillars of treatment. We report the case of a 17-year-old patient who presented with bloody post-diarrhea HUS and discuss the data in the literature.
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