Distinct obstetrical characteristics and maternal mortality in patients with HELLP syndrome vs severe preeclampsia

Julia N Kuhn1, Genevieve R Mazza2, Shinya Matsuzaki3

  • 1Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

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