Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare disorder uncontrolled complement activation, which is classically manifested by anemia, thrombocytopenia and renal failure. Extrarenal manifestations are observed in 20 % of patients, most of which are associated with damage of the central nervous system. Eculizumab is effective treatment option. The article describes a case report of the severe atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome in a 20 m. o. patient who received immunotherapy with anti-GD2 antibodies (dinutuximab beta) for a high-risk neuroblastoma.
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