title: A case of hemolytic uremic syndrome preceded by intussusception.
abstract: Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is the most common cause of acute renal failure in young children. It is classically characterized by the triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and uremia. Further, not only is intussusception one of the differential diagnoses of HUS but it may also become a complication during disease progression. We report a case of HUS preceded by intussusception in a previously healthy 17-month-old boy. The patient presented at the emergency department with bloody stools that developed the day after reduction of intussusception. HUS was diagnosed 4 days after the reduction of intussusception. The patient was provided only supportive care and his laboratory test findings were normal at discharge.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Eun Young
authors: EY
authors: Ko
authors: Joo Young
authors: JY
authors: Kim
authors: Hye Jin
authors: HJ
authors: Lee
authors: Hyun Seung
authors: HS
authors: Lee
authors: Ji Whan
authors: JW
authors: Han
authors: Young Hoon
authors: YH
authors: Kim
authors: Jin Tack
authors: JT
authors: Kim
authors: Hae Il
authors: HI
authors: Cheong
authors: Pil Sang
authors: PS
authors: Jang