Hemolytic-uremic syndrome associated with pancreatitis in an HIV-positive patient.
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a newly recognized hematologic manifestation of HIV infection that may be triggered by local or systemic infections as well as by immunological disorders. We report the case of a 36-year-old HIV-positive man, an intravenous drug abuser who developed HUS during an episode of acute pancreatitis. Hematologic and clinical improvement occurred following 2 weeks of nonaggressive therapy including vitamin E and fresh-frozen plasma.
Cerveró Marti
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Department of Hematology, Hospital General de Valencia, Spain.
Martin
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Pérez-Payá
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Sanchis
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Canelles
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García-Marco
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Sanchez
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006463:Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D010949:Plasma; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000150:complications; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014810:Vitamin E