Recurrent Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in a Renal Transplant Patient During Pregnancy

Abstract

The recurrence of the hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in a renal transplant patient during pregnancy and during treatment with cyclosporin is reported. After 4 1/2 months of treatment with hemodialysis the renal function partially recovered. A monozygote twin sister has not developed HUS in spite of 2 pregnancies.

Key words:

• hemolytic uremic syndrome
• thrombotic microangiopathy
• renal transplantation
• pregnancy
• cyclosporin