title: [The "HELLP syndrome" without fragmentocytes: do drug-induced antibodies play a role?].
abstract: This is a case report on a nulliparous women, who developed the HELLP syndrome following intravenous tocolysis. Contrary to our expectations, neither schistocytes nor signs of intravasal coagulation were apparent; however, we found Fenoterol-associated anti-erythrocyte antibodies. However, the low titre of these antibodies does not explain the massive haemolysis. It is suggested, that these antibodies represent a causal factor in developing the HELLP syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Departement für Frauenheilkunde, Universitätsspital, Zürich.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Drack
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Neftel
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Lauper
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gmür
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000201:enzymology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications*; D000637:Transaminases / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000637:Transaminases
vernacular_title: "HELLP-Syndrom" ohne Fragmentozyten: Spielen medikamenteninduzierte Antikörper eine Rolle?