Successful isolated liver transplantation in a child with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome and a mutation in complement factor H

Am J Transplant. 2010 Sep;10(9):2142-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2010.03228.x. Epub 2010 Aug 11.

Abstract

A male infant was diagnosed with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) at the age of 5.5 months. Sequencing of the gene (CFH) encoding complement factor H revealed a heterozygous mutation (c.3644G>A, p.Arg1215Gln). Despite maintenance plasmapheresis he developed recurrent episodes of aHUS and vascular access complications while maintaining stable renal function. At the age of 5 years he received an isolated split liver graft following a previously established protocol using pretransplant plasma exchange (PE) and intratransplant plasma infusion. Graft function, renal function and disease remission are preserved 2 years after transplantation. Preemptive liver transplantation prior to the development of end stage renal disease is a valuable option in the management of aHUS associated with CFH mutations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Caliciviridae Infections / etiology
  • Complement Factor H / genetics*
  • Gastroenteritis / virology
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / genetics*
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / surgery*
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human
  • Heterozygote
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney / physiopathology
  • Liver Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Mutation*
  • Norovirus
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Risk Assessment
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Viremia / etiology

Substances

  • Complement Factor H