1/2. Hemolytic uremic syndrome after ectopic pregnancy: postectopic nephrosclerosis.Postpartum nephrosclerosis or hemolytic uremic syndrome of pregnancy has been reported to occur as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. The following is a case report of nephrosclerosis occurring after removal of an ectopic pregnancy.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = pregnancy (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Malignant nephrosclerosis during pregnancy and in the postpartum period (the uremic hemolytic syndrome).Histologic, immunohistologic, and ultrastructural features are presented of two cases with malignant nephrosclerosis during pregnancy. Primary malignant nephrosclerosis emerges as a clinical entity which can be distinguished from toxemia of pregnancy in the midtrimester and post partum. The first description of malignant nephrosclerosis dates from 40 years ago, but only a few cases were reported associated with pregnancy. Although disseminated intravascular coagulation seems involved, the morphology is different from that of toxemia. Malignant nephrosclerosis reveals a close similarity to the hemolytic uremic syndrome. early diagnosis by renal biopsy and proper treatment may prevent a lethal outcome due to progressive failure.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = pregnancy (Clic here for more details about this article) |