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HELLP syndrome is an acronym for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets. It is generally considered in the literature as a particular clinical form of pre-eclampsia, a severe complication of the second half of pregnancy. However, this syndrome can occur in isolation in the absence of pr...

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Published in:La revue de medecine interne 2016-06, Vol.37 (6), p.406-411
Main Authors: Medhioub Kaaniche, F, Chaari, A, Turki, O, Rgaieg, K, Baccouch, N, Zekri, M, Bahloul, M, Chelly, H, Ben Hamida, Ch, Bouaziz, M
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Blood Platelets
Female
HELLP Syndrome - blood
HELLP Syndrome - diagnosis
HELLP Syndrome - therapy
Hemolysis
Humans
Liver - enzymology
Pre-Eclampsia - classification
Pre-Eclampsia - diagnosis
Pre-Eclampsia - therapy
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care - methods
Prenatal Care - trends
Prenatal Diagnosis - methods
Prenatal Diagnosis - trends
Terminology as Topic
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Summary:HELLP syndrome is an acronym for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets. It is generally considered in the literature as a particular clinical form of pre-eclampsia, a severe complication of the second half of pregnancy. However, this syndrome can occur in isolation in the absence of pre-eclampsia symptoms. Its pathophysiology remains still unclear. The clinical picture is often incomplete and fruste at first. To date, its diagnosis and management is still the subject of much controversy. Associated or not with a vascular and renal manifestations, the HELLP syndrome is a high-risk maternal disorder. The objective of this article is to review the pathophysiological and clinical data and current treatment.
ISSN:1768-3122
DOI:10.1016/j.revmed.2015.12.009