Recurrent atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, manifested in severe pancreas lesion
Abstract
We report a case of recurrent atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome presented in pancreas injury. The possible interactions between the thrombotic microangiopathy and occurrence of acute pancreatitis are discussed.
About the Authors
A. M. Kuchieva
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N. L. Kozlovskaya
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
K. A. Demyanova
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
I. A. Dobrosmyslov
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Kuchieva A.M., Kozlovskaya N.L., Demyanova K.A., Dobrosmyslov I.A. Recurrent atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, manifested in severe pancreas lesion. Nephrology and Dialysis. 2013;15(3):236-239. (In Russ.)
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