Abstract
Background: Eculizumab has caused a revolution in the treatment and prognosis of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome. Early initiation of treatment is recommended to increase chances of renal recovery. Case-diagnosis/treatment: We describe a boy with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome who started eculizumab therapy after being on dialysis for 4.5 months, with complete anuria. With treatment, he was weaned off dialysis. Conclusion: We review the evidence in the literature and discuss the possible mechanism by which eculizumab induces renal recovery even in patients already on prolonged dialysis. This case report highlights the importance of a treatment trial with eculizumab, even in patients already on prolonged dialysis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2601-2604 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Pediatric Nephrology |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Dec 2019 |
Keywords
- Child
- Dialysis
- Eculizumab
- aHUS