Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) associated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is an uncommon clinical presentation, especially in children. We report a 8-year-old-boy who presented like aHUS but the kidney biopsy showed MPGN type 1.

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2013-08, Vol.50 (8), p.793-794
Main Authors: Mehta, Kumud, More, Vaishali, Chitale, Arun, Khubchandani, Shaila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative - diagnosis
Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome - diagnosis
Humans
Male
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Summary:Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) associated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is an uncommon clinical presentation, especially in children. We report a 8-year-old-boy who presented like aHUS but the kidney biopsy showed MPGN type 1.
ISSN:0974-7559