Question
A 12-year-old boy presents to you with an acute history of bloody diarrhea, fever, and decreased urine output.O/E there was pallor and signs of dehydration. Workup revealed serum sodium of 120mEq/L, potassium of 6.2mEq/L, serum creatinine of 2.5 mg/Dl, Hemoglobin of 9gm%, platelet count of 75000, and the peripheral smear is attached. What is the most likely diagnosis:
| A. |
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
| B. |
Haemolytic uremic syndrome |
| C. |
Disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| D. |
Sickle cell disease |
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