[A case of fatal hemolytic-uremic syndrome with central nervous system manifestations]

Neurol Neurochir Pol. 1996 May-Jun;30(3):495-502.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Twelve years old girl who died from haemolytic uraemic syndrome (hus) on post mortem neuropathological examination showed cerebral purpura and demyelination focus with glial-mesenchymal reaction. The problem with factor is responsible for cerebral lesions, direct allergic reaction causing hus or uraemia in consequence of acute renal failure but also activating allergic processes, is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cerebellum / physiopathology*
  • Cerebellum / ultrastructure
  • Child
  • Demyelinating Diseases / complications*
  • Demyelinating Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / complications*
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Neuroglia / ultrastructure
  • Purpura / complications*
  • Purpura / physiopathology*
  • Thalamus / physiopathology
  • Thalamus / ultrastructure
  • Thrombosis / physiopathology