Diagnostic dilemma: hepatic rupture due to HELLP syndrome vs. trauma.
METHODS
We herein present the first reported case of a pregnant patient with underlying pregnancy-induced hypertension and HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome who presented with hepatic rupture following a minor motor vehicle accident.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnostic dilemma between spontaneous HELLP syndrome-associated versus trauma-related hepatic rupture is discussed.
Harris
Bryan M
BM
Departments of Anesthesiology and Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
Kuczkowski
Krzysztof M
KM
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D017359:HELLP Syndrome / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery