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[Hemolytic-uremic syndrome in a young woman following the use of ovulation inhibitors].
- Source :
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Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift [Schweiz Med Wochenschr] 1975 Oct 11; Vol. 105 (41), pp. 1324-7. - Publication Year :
- 1975
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Abstract
- After prolonged intake of oral contraceptives a 28-year-old woman developed a hemolytic uremic syndrome with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, renal failure, malignant hypertension and blindness due to papillary congestion. Renal biopsy revealed widespread arteriolar alterations with massive intimal thickening, narrowing of the lumina and fibrinoid necrosis. During treatment with anticoagulation, antihypertensives and hemodialysis the hemolysis disappeared and vision improved, but the renal failure persisted. The possible relation between oral contraceptives and hemolytic uremic syndrome is mentioned and the literature is reviewed.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Blindness drug therapy
Blindness etiology
Clonidine therapeutic use
Diazoxide therapeutic use
Female
Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome therapy
Humans
Hypertension, Malignant drug therapy
Hypertension, Malignant etiology
Kidney pathology
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prednisone therapeutic use
Propranolol therapeutic use
Renin blood
Contraceptives, Oral adverse effects
Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal adverse effects
Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome chemically induced
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 0036-7672
- Volume :
- 105
- Issue :
- 41
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1215910