Hemolytic-uremic syndrome CT scan
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anila Hussain, MD [2]
Overview
CNS manifestations are one of the common complications of HUS. Neuroimaging is done to detect the severity of CNS problems as well as pathological changes in the brain. CT is usually the initial test of choice in this case and can show infarction, bleeding, cerebral edema or white matter changes although more detailed changes are seen on MRI[1].
CT scan
CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis as well as severity or abnormal change in Brain in patients suffering from CNS manifestations/complications of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Findings on CT scan can include:
- Infarction
- Bleeding
- Generalized cerebral edema
- White matter changes
References
- ↑ Steinborn M, Leiz S, Rüdisser K, Griebel M, Harder T, Hahn H (2004). "CT and MRI in haemolytic-uraemic syndrome with central nervous system involvement: distribution of lesions and prognostic value of imaging findings". Pediatr Radiol. 34 (10): 805–10. doi:10.1007/s00247-004-1289-2. PMID 15378218.