An Atypical Presentation of HELLP Syndrome
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: HELLP syndrome, named for 3 features of the disease (hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels, and low platelet levels), is a life-threatening condition that can potentially complicate pregnancyTypically occurs between 27 weeks’ gestation and with wide range of symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, epigastric and right upper quadrant pain none of which are diagnostic has been reported in 30%-90%of patients, headache in 33%-68%,visual changes in 10%-20% and jaundice in 5%.The disease process is often associated with maternal complications such as DIC,myocardial ischaemia, pulmonary edema,haemorrhagic stroke,acute renal failure andneonatal complications such as prematurity,intrauterine growth retardation and thrombocytopenia.Such a condition shold be identified and treated urgently.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Devi Prasad Pradhan, Dr Suchismita Panda
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