Partial necrosis of cervix uteri as a complication to HELLP-syndrome.
BACKGROUND
The HELLP-syndrome is a rare complication to pregnancy and a potential fatal condition.


METHODS
We report such a case in a 32-year-old para 2, gravida 1 woman with no known risk factors. A lower transverse uterotomy was performed at 29 weeks and 6 days' gestation based on an indication of HELLP-syndrome. Uncharacteristically lower back pain developed on the second day postoperatively and a gynaecological examination was performed. A partial necrotic cervix uteri was found with many trombosed vessels and necrotic tissue.


CONCLUSIONS
Partial necrosis of cervix uteri can be seen as a complication to the HELLP-syndrome.
Boesen
Morten P
MP
Hillerød Sygehus, Gynaekologisk & Obstetrisk Center, Helsevej 2, 3400, Hillerød, Denmark. morten.boesen@get2.net.dk
Groenbeck
Lene
L
Wåhlin
Anne
A
Rubeck Petersen
Kresten
K
D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D017359:HELLP Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D011247:Pregnancy