Postpartum Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (PHUS) with Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Complicating Pregnancy: A Rare Case Report

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2019, Vol 13, Issue 4

Abstract

ABSTRACT Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) and Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) are two diverse conditions that may have common triggering pathways. Postpartum HUS is a known phenomenon that complicates pregnancy with eclampsia and haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count (HELLP syndrome). Treatment is usually by plasmapheresis and heamodialysis. PRES, though rare may complicate pregnancy with eclampsia. We present a case of a 24-year-old primigravida who developed postpartum HUS and PRES simultaneously making it a rarest combination.

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Avni Bhatia, Aditya Bhagwat, Sourya Acharya, Amol Bhawane, Neema Acharya

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  • EP ID EP553360
  • DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2019/40900.12748
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Avni Bhatia, Aditya Bhagwat, Sourya Acharya, Amol Bhawane, Neema Acharya (2019). Postpartum Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (PHUS) with Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Complicating Pregnancy: A Rare Case Report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 13(4), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-553360