Abdominal imaging features of HELLP syndrome: a 10-year retrospective review.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to describe the abdominal imaging features associated with HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome, a complication of pregnancy.


CONCLUSIONS
The abdominal imaging features of HELLP syndrome include intraparenchymal and perihepatic hematomas and hemoperitoneum as noted on sonography, CT, and angiography.
Nunes
John O
JO
Department of Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia Hospitals and Physicians, 1101 E Marshall St., Sanger Hall, Rm. 4-050, PO Box 980470, Richmond, VA 23298-0470, USA.
Turner
Mary Ann
MA
Fulcher
Ann S
AS
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D005260:Female; D017359:HELLP Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography