What came first, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome or malignant hypertension: a clinical dilemma.

This research article titled "Pediatric Nephrology: A Study on Kidney Health in Children" explores the relationship between atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and malignant hypertension in children. The study presents a case involving a 7-year-old girl with a hypertensive crisis and thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). The findings suggest that severe hypertension can lead to TMA, contrary to the more commonly observed pattern in children. The article highlights the importance of evaluating hypertension-associated TMA for complement defects and implementing aggressive hypertension control and targeted therapies for improved outcomes. The study was conducted at the Kidney Institute in Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India, and Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio, USA. [Extracted from the article]