Open AccessThe Risk of Colonic Strictures with Colitis Following Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Author(s) -
Cagil Yasemin,
Tan Serena,
Fadell Michael,
Husain Sohail,
Ming Yeh Ann
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
jpgn reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2691-171X
DOI - 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000188
Subject(s) - bloody diarrhea , medicine , etiology , toddler , colitis , diarrhea , gastroenterology , psychology , developmental psychology
Gastrointestinal manifestations of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) are rare in pediatrics, but can have significant impact on the course of the disease. While various infectious etiologies are associated with HUS, Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) has been a focus of interest in its role in post‐diarrheal HUS. We report a previously healthy 3‐year‐old boy who presented with bloody diarrhea, was found to be EHEC positive, and developed gastrointestinal complications of HUS including chronic colitis and strictures. The case illustrates that, though rare, HUS can have long‐term gastrointestinal effects.