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HELLP syndrome. A case report.

R R Sosa1, P J Moore, J Dommisse

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cape Town.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|May 7, 1988
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HELLP syndrome, a serious pregnancy complication, is rarely seen in Black South African patients. Early recognition of epigastric pain in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is crucial for timely management and improved fetal outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Hematology

Background:

  • HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelets) is a severe form of gestational hypertensive disorder.
  • The incidence and clinical presentation of HELLP syndrome in Black populations, particularly in South Africa, are not well-documented.
  • Epigastric pain is a critical but sometimes overlooked symptom in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of HELLP syndrome in a Black patient in South Africa.
  • To highlight the rarity of this condition in this demographic.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing epigastric pain in the context of gestational hypertensive disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.

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  • Review of clinical management strategies.
  • Discussion of potential fetal consequences.

    • Main Results:

    • A case of HELLP syndrome in a Black patient was successfully managed.
    • The presentation underscores the potential for HELLP syndrome in Black patients, despite its apparent rarity.
    • Timely recognition of epigastric pain facilitated appropriate management.

    Conclusions:

    • HELLP syndrome requires prompt diagnosis and management, irrespective of patient demographics.
    • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for HELLP syndrome in pregnant patients presenting with epigastric pain.
    • Effective management of maternal thrombocytopenia is vital to mitigate adverse fetal outcomes.