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Pregnancy complicated by pre-eclampsia-eclampsia with HELLP syndrome.

P Vigil-De Gracia1

  • 1Gynecology and Obstetric Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja de Seguro Social, Panama, Panama. pvigil-d@cwp.net.pa

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|January 9, 2001
PubMed
Summary

HELLP syndrome, a complication of pre-eclampsia, affects 16% of pregnancies. Certain class 1 HELLP patients face higher risks of severe maternal complications, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) is a severe complication of pre-eclampsia-eclampsia.
  • Understanding the incidence and clinical associations of HELLP syndrome is crucial for managing high-risk pregnancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of HELLP syndrome in a Panamanian population.
  • To assess the relationship between liver enzymes, platelet counts, and HELLP syndrome severity.
  • To describe the incidence of serious maternal complications associated with HELLP syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective descriptive study over 3 years in Panama.
  • Inclusion of patients with pre-eclampsia-eclampsia complicated by HELLP syndrome.

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  • Analysis of platelet count, AST, ALT, symptoms, and complications across HELLP classes (1, 2, 3).

    • Main Results:

    • Overall HELLP syndrome incidence was 16% (12% in severe pre-eclampsia, 34.6% in eclampsia).
    • Epigastric pain, visual symptoms, and hematuria increased with HELLP severity; hematuria linked to class 1.
    • Significant differences in platelet counts and liver enzymes across HELLP classes; abruptio placentae, ARF, and DIC were most frequent complications.

    Conclusions:

    • HELLP syndrome is associated with increased maternal morbidity and mortality.
    • Specific class 1 HELLP subgroups (e.g., low platelets, high LDH/AST/ALT, hematuria) are at higher risk for severe complications.