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[HELLP syndrome]

E Zimmermann-Nielsen1

  • 1Gynaekologisk-obstetrisk-afdeling, Sønderborg Sygehus.

A case of HELLP syndrome (Haemolysis, Elevated Liverenzymes, Low Platelets) (HS) a severe form of preeclampsia is presented. The case demonstrates that the syndrome is unpredictable, refers to differential diagnoses and pregnancy-induced abnormalities in the blood picture, and this points out the need for knowledge and awareness of the symptoms, clinical and laboratory signs of beginning HELLP syndrome.

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