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Revision as of 18:02, 22 February 2011
Original Editors - Carolyn S. Furdek from Bellarmine University's Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems project.
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
HELLP syndrome is an acronym for several life-threatening symptoms that occur together in a woman’s pregnancy. These symptoms are: H – hemolysis, EL – elevated liver enzymes, and LP – low platelet count. [1]
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
As of Nov 2010, HELLP syndrome occurred in 1-2 of every 1000 pregnancies and in 10-20% of women experiencing severe preeclampsia.[1]
Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Clinical symptoms of HELLP include discomfort in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, pain in the epigastric area, vomiting, and nausea.[2] The abdominal discomfort can increase and decrease throughout the day.[3] Patients can report extreme fatigue prior to presentation or ‘feeling unwell’.[3][1] Other symptoms include headache, fluid retention, excess weight gain, blurry vision, nosebleeds (or bleeding that does not stop easily), seizures/convulsions.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 PubMed Health website. HELLP syndrome. Available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001892. Accessed February 18, 2011.
- ↑ Haram, K. Svendsen, E. Abildgaard, U. The HELLP syndrome: Clinical issues and management. A Review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth [serial online]. 2009; 9:8.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sibai BM. Diagnosis, controversies, and management of the syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count. Obstetrics and Gynecology [serial online]. 2004;103:981–991.
