A case of adult atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome related to anti-factor H autoantibodies successfully treated by plasma exchange, corticosteroids and rituximab
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چکیده
Complement factor H auto-antibodies (CFH-ab) are a rare cause (6-10%) of atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS). All observations previously described were retrospective and occurred in children or teenagers. We report the first case of aHUS associated with anti-CFH antibodies in an adult patient who was successfully treated by plasma exchange, corticosteroids and rituximab.
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دوره 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2009