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Published on: January 19, 2024
[Liver infarcts with early HELLP syndrome and probable catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome]
G d'Ythurbide1, P Rousset, B Carbonne
1Service de médecine interne, Université Pierre- et-Marie-Curie, 75012 Paris, France.
Introduction:
Among microangiopathic disorders of pregnancy, catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a maternal and fetal life-threatening disorder. Hepatic involvement of this multi-systemic disorder can be confused with HELLP syndrome, occurring usually later in the course of pregnancy.
Case Report:
We report a case of probable CAPS with hepatic disease in a pregnant woman at 13 week's gestation, with antiphospholipid syndrome and biological features of HELLP syndrome. Unspecific hepatic imaging, well-described in our case allowed undelayed therapy.
Conclusion:
CAPS and HELLP syndrome, both severe microangiopathic disorders, may be associated. Nosological distinction does not modify treatment strategy, which is a maternal and foetal emergency, but their overlapping requires aggressive and early management.
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