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ReviewBrain sciences2025

Neurological Manifestations of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review.

Una Tonkovic, Marko Bogicevic, Aarish Manzar, Nikola Andrejic, Aleksandar Sic, Marko Atanaskovic, Selena Gajić, Ana Bontić, Sara Helena Ksiazek, Ana Mijušković and 2 more

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Review in Brain sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Una TonkovicFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Marko BogicevicChicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA.
Aarish ManzarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ziauddin Medical College, Karachi 75500, Pakistan.
Nikola AndrejicFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Aleksandar SicFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0009-0002-9093-6998
Marko AtanaskovicFaculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0003-2678-8062
Selena GajićClinic of Nephrology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Pasterova Str. 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-9359-261X
Ana BontićFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Sara Helena Ksiazek6th Medical Department of Internal Medicine with Nephrology & Dialysis, Clinic Ottakring, 1160 Vienna, Austria.
Ana MijuškovićFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Nikola M StojanovićCentre for Mental Health Protection, University Clinical Centre Niš, Bulevar Dr. Zorana Đinđića Str. 48, 18000 Niš, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-0124-3501
Marko BaralićFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0001-5585-9793

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a thrombotic microangiopathy primarily affecting the kidneys, can also involve the central nervous system (CNS), often leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Neurologic manifestations are among the most severe extra-renal complications, particularly in children and during outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)-associated HUS (typical (tHUS)). This review explores the clinical spectrum, pathophysiology, diagnostic workup, and age-specific outcomes of neurologic involvement in both typical (tHUS) and atypical (aHUS). Neurologic complications occur in up to 11% of pediatric and over 40% of adult STEC-HUS cases in outbreak settings. Presentations include seizures, encephalopathy, focal deficits, movement disorders, and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) commonly reveals basal ganglia or parieto-occipital lesions, though subtle or delayed findings may occur. Laboratory workup typically confirms microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA), thrombocytopenia, and kidney damage, with additional markers of inflammation or metabolic dysregulation. Eculizumab is the first-line treatment for aHUS with CNS involvement, while its utility in STEC-HUS remains uncertain. Although many children recover fully, those with early CNS involvement are at greater risk of developing epilepsy, cognitive delays, or fine motor deficits. Adults may experience lingering neurocognitive symptoms despite apparent clinical recovery. Differences in presentation and imaging findings between age groups emphasize the need for tailored diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Comprehensive neurorehabilitation and long-term follow-up are crucial for identifying residual deficits. Continued research into predictive biomarkers, neuroprotective interventions, and standardized treatment protocols is needed for improving outcomes in HUS patients with neurological complications.

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atypical HUSbiomarkershemolytic uremic syndromenephrologyneuroimagingpediatric neurologySTEC-HUSthrombotic microangiopathy

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PMID40722309
PMCPMC12293647

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