Pseudocholinesterase deficiency associated with HELLP syndrome.
We report a case of decreased plasma pseudocholinesterase activity in a patient with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome. The pseudocholinesterase activity returned to normal with concomitant recovery of HELLP syndrome. This possible association is significant when general anesthesia is provided to patients with HELLP syndrome.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel.
Samuel
S
Lurie
Oscar
O
Sadan
Marek
M
Glezerman
Tiberiu
T
Ezri
D000328:Adult; D002091:Butyrylcholinesterase / Q000097:blood* / Q000172:deficiency*; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D017359:HELLP Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000201:enzymology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002091:Butyrylcholinesterase