A case of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome as an early manifestation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

• Main Authors: Dong Kyun Han (Author), Hee Jo Baek (Author), Young Kuk Cho (Author), Chan Jong Kim (Author), Myung Geun Shin (Author), Hoon Kook (Author), Tai Ju Hwang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2010-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children younger than 4 years and is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, acute renal failure, and thrombocytopenia. HUS associated with diarrheal prodrome is usually caused by Shiga toxin-producing Esc...