Pregnancy-Associated Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Sanjit  Kumar; Sandeep  Garg; Praveen  Bharti; Namita  George; Maongtola  Jamir

Sanjit Kumar Senior Resident, Department of Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
Sandeep Garg Director Professor, , Department of Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Praveen Bharti Associate Professor, , Department of Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Namita George Postgraduate Resident,, Department of Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Maongtola Jamir Senior Resident,, Department of Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Keywords: Atypical-HUS, Pregnancy-Induced aHUS, Renal Failure

Abstract

Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS) is a rare and severe form of thrombotic microangiopathy associated with a poor renal prognosis. Approximately 10-20% of the diagnoses of atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) are related to pregnancy. Pregnancy acts as a trigger for aHUS, especially in the setting of preeclampsia and haemorrhage. It should be differentiated from other similar conditions such as severe preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and severe postpartum haemorrhage.

How to cite this article:
Kumar S, Garg S, Bharti P, George N, Jamir M. Pregnancy-Associated Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome. J Adv Res Med. 2022;9(3):12-17.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2349.7181.202213

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