| Literature DB >> 25712233 |
Erika De Sousa Amorim1, Miquel Blasco2, Luis Quintana2, Manel Sole3, Santiago Rodríguez de Cordoba4, Josep Maria Campistol2.
Abstract
Pregnancy-associated atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a systemic disease associated with high morbidity and mortality rates, caused by dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway, leading to uncontrolled complement activation resulting in thrombotic microangiopathy. This condition can be effectively treated by anti-C5 therapy, which controls complement activation. Treatment can be safely discontinued after complete remission and resolution of the precipitating cause, especially in patients with a low-risk genetic profile.Entities:
Keywords: Eculizumab; Hemolytic uremic syndrome; Post-partum; Pregnancy
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25712233 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-015-0173-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Nephrol ISSN: 1121-8428 Impact factor: 3.902