(Journal Article): Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Following Acute Pancreatitis
 
Sinha A, Rai R (Department of Surgery, Russells Hall Hospital. Dudley, United Kingdom, rai2000@hotmail.com )
 
IN: JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 06(4):365-368

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ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is a common cause of renal failure in children but it is a rare condition in adults. Acute pancreatitis in adult as a cause of haemolytic uraemic syndrome is very rare. CASE REPORT: A 19-year-old male presented with symptom and signs suggestive of acute pancreatitis which was confirmed as his serum amylase was significantly raised. Within three days of admission he developed acute renal failure with evidence of haemolytic anaemia and thrombocytopenia. A clinical diagnosis of haemolytic uraemic syndrome was made and he was treated with plasma exchange. He made a complete recovery. CONCLUSION: Renal failure in a patient with acute pancreatitis is rarely due to haemolytic uraemic syndrome. But it is important to consider this differential diagnosis so that early treatment can be instituted to prevent mortality.

TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report