Disease or Syndrome
Hemolytic-Uremic syndrome
Subclass of:
Thrombotic Microangiopathies;
Anemia, Hemolytic;
Uremia
Definitions related to hemolytic-uremic syndrome:
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A syndrome that is associated with microvascular diseases of the KIDNEY, such as RENAL CORTICAL NECROSIS. It is characterized by hemolytic anemia (ANEMIA, HEMOLYTIC); THROMBOCYTOPENIA; and ACUTE RENAL FAILURE.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A thrombotic microangiopathy with presence of non-immune, intravascular hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and acute kidney injury. A vicious cycle of complement activation, endothelial cell damage, platelet activation, and thrombosis is the hallmark of the disease.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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(hemolytic uremic syndrome) Acute kidney injury associated with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(hemolytic uremic syndrome) A disorder characterized by a form of thrombotic microangiopathy with renal failure, hemolytic anemia, and severe thrombocytopenia.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is an acute, fulminant disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and acute kidney injury. HUS usually occurs in children following an infection, typically with Shiga toxin�producing bacteria (eg, Escherichia coli O157:H7), but may also occur in adults. Diagnosis...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by progressive renal failure that is associated with microangiopathic (nonimmune, Coombs-negative) hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia. HUS is the most common cause of acute kidney injury in children and is increasingly recognized in adults.WebMD, 2019
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Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition that can occur when the small blood vessels in your kidneys become damaged and inflamed. This damage can cause clots to form in the vessels. The clots clog the filtering system in the kidneys and lead to kidney failure, which could be life-threatening.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disorder that usually occurs when an E. coli bacterial infection in the digestive system produces toxic substances that destroy red blood cells. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, fever, lethargy, and weakness. In severe cases it can lead to kidney failure or death. While this condition is most...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and nephropathy. Ninety percent of cases occur in the pediatric population, related to outbreaks of gastroenteritis caused by verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli . In adults a sporadic form is seen, which is difficult if not...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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