Complements spurned: Our experience with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

Vidya S Nagar, Rudrarpan Chaterjee, Ankita Sood, Basavaraj Sajjan, Aniruddha Kaushik, Sameer V Vyahalkar

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2017 21(2):102-104

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare disorder resulting from a dysregulated activation of the alternative pathway of the complement system. It results in significant morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated promptly. It lends itself to myriad renal and extrarenal manifestations, all potentially disabling. Eculizumab, a monoclonal antibody to complement C5 is now the widely accepted norm for treatment. However, in resource-limited settings, plasma exchange if instituted early may be as beneficial. We report a case of aHUS treated with extended plasma exchange with excellent results. Critical care monitoring is essential for the management of the disease in view of a tendency to develop multiple complications. Long-term immunosuppression may be successful in maintaining remission.

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