Question 222 · LEK · Hemolytic uremic syndrome

The features of hemolytic-uremic syndrome include:

1) hemolytic anemia;
2) thrombocytosis;
3) thrombocytopenia;
4) acute kidney injury with oliguria;
5) splenomegalia.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,4.
  2. B. 1,3,5.
  3. C. 1,2,4.
  4. D. 1,4,5.
  5. E. 2,4,5.
Hint

Microangiopathy shears red cells and consumes platelets; consider which organ is the primary target.

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