Outcame of Cases With Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Attending Assiut University Child Hospital
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome of ChildhoodDiarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (D+HUS) is defined as a prodrome of enteritis followed by thrombocytopenia (< 150,000/mm3), microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and signs of variable degrees of renal damage (increase in serum Cr, proteinuria, and/or hematuria) . Our aim is to detect the most reliable early predictors of poor prognosis to identify children at major risk of bad outcome who could eventually benefit from early specific treatments.
The Role of Microparticles as a Biomarker
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeThrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura2 moreThe investigators propose to characterize MPs in aHUS and TTP both at the onset and throughout treatment. The investigators believe that the number, size, and cell origin of MPs will differ between these two diseases. The hypothesis is that endothelial derived MPs will be higher in number and comprise a larger portion of the MP population in aHUS and that platelet MPs will comprise a larger number and greater proportion of MPs in TTP. The investigators believe that MP identity and number can be used to reliably differentiate between aHUS and TTP at disease onset.
Danicopan Early Access Program
Paroxysmal Nocturnal HemoglobinuriaPNH1 moreThis is an EAP, designed to provide early access to danicopan for participants with PNH experiencing clinically significant EVH who have failed, not tolerated, or are unable to receive other approved treatments; in the Treating Physician's opinion, the participant is not eligible for or is not able to participate in an ongoing clinical trial of danicopan or a comparable treatment; and according to the Treating Physician, the benefit of danicopan treatment outweighs the potential risks.
Post-trial Access for Nipocalimab in Participants With Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA)...
Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaThe purpose of this post-trial access (PTA) program is to provide nipocalimab for the treatment of participants with Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA) who are experiencing clinical benefit after completing 28-weeks open-label extension in MOM-M281-006 (NCT04119050) study.
Eculizumab Use in the Postpartum Period for the Treatment of Pregnancy Associated aHUS: A Case Series...
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic SyndromePregnancyEculizumab is a humanized monoclonal IgG antibody against protein C5 that works to inhibit the activation of the terminal complement cascade. The Eculizumab is currently FDA approved for the treatment of Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and has been shown to improve the quality of life and overall survival in these patients. aHUS is a life-threatening disease of complement mediated thrombotic microangiopathy often triggered by an inciting event, such as an infection or immunocompromised state. Pregnancy has also been identified as an inciting event, with patients most often experiencing aHUS in the postpartum period. Due to its rare nature, pregnancy-associated aHUS is often mistaken for preeclampsia or hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme, low platelet (HELLP) syndrome. As standard treatment for preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome is completion of the pregnancy by expediting delivery of the baby. A missed diagnosis of aHUS can result in delays in treatment, including use of Eculizumab when appropriate; such delay can increase the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality. When aHUS is suspected in the postpartum period, Eculizumab could be initiated early; however, there is limited data on use of Eculizumab in this setting.
Role of T Follicular Helper Cells in Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (TFH in AIHA)
Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaT follicular helper (TFH) cells represent a T cell subset dedicated to the activation of B cells. They have been involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases in humans such as lupus and Sjögren disease. We recently showed that TFH are implicated in the activation of autoreactive B lymphocytes during ITP. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is an autoimmune disease due to antibodies targeting red blood cells. To date, the role of TFH in the pathogenesis of AIHA is not known. We hypothesize that AIHA is associated with an increase in the number and/or function of TFH, that could participate in the activation of autoreactive B lymphocytes.