The HELLP syndrome mimics cholecystitis.
A case of the HELLP syndrome in a pregnant woman, which was diagnosed initially as obstructive cholecystitis, is presented. The diagnostic difficulties and some management problems are discussed. Practitioners should be aware of the HELLP syndrome and related conditions when caring for pregnant patients.
Duffy
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BL
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, SA.
Watson
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RI
D000328:Adult; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000209:etiology; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D010976:Platelet Count; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013577:Syndrome