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[HELLP syndrome]

W Rath1, W Loos, W Kuhn

  • 1Universitäts-Frauenklinik Göttingen.

Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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HELLP syndrome, a severe preeclampsia complication, presents unique lab findings and often right upper quadrant pain. Early diagnosis and intensive care are crucial due to unpredictable disease course and significant maternal/perinatal mortality risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Hematology

Context:

  • HELLP syndrome is a severe, life-threatening complication of preeclampsia.
  • Occurs in 1:150-300 births in perinatal centers, typically around 34 weeks gestation, but can manifest postpartum.
  • Characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet counts.

Purpose:

  • To outline the key diagnostic features, clinical presentation, and management considerations for HELLP syndrome.
  • To highlight the unpredictable disease course and potential for severe maternal and fetal complications.
  • To emphasize the need for specialized obstetric intensive care.

Summary:

  • Right upper quadrant pain is a key symptom, though hypertension/proteinuria may be absent.

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  • Haptoglobin levels are optimal for detecting hemolysis; coagulation disorders are more severe than in preeclampsia alone.
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a consequence of delayed management, not a primary symptom.

    • Impact:

    • Maternal mortality is 3.3%, and perinatal mortality is 22.6%, underscoring the severity.
    • Requires intensive care for both mother and newborn, ideally in an obstetric intensive care unit.
    • Prompt diagnosis and management are critical to mitigate severe complications like liver rupture.