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[A case of HELLP syndrome with dramatic course successfully treated with early plasmapheresis]

V Levi D'Ancona1, A Macconi, G Tulli

  • 1U.O. Ostetricia-Ginecologia, Ospedale Nuovo S. Giovanni di Dio, Firenze.

A case of Hellp syndrome occurred in postpartum of a pregnancy elapsed without signs of preeclampsia is described. The evolution was particularly dramatic. Early plasmapheresis was the key treatment for a complete recovery in order to avoid Multiple Organ Dysfunction System (MODS). Emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach between Gynecologist, Anesthetist, Nephrologist and Hematologist is pointed out.

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