An unusual case of elevated liver enzymes (2006: 10b). Hepatic necrosis following HELLP syndrome.
HELLP syndrome is a form of severe pre-eclampsia with multisystem involvement. Laboratory markers include haemolysis (H), elevated liver enzymes (EL), and low platelets (LP). We present a patient to our institution with HELLP syndrome complicated by liver necrosis. The patient underwent urgent Caesarian section prior to transfer.
O'Brien
J
J
Department of Radiology, Adelaide & Meath Hospitals incorporating the National Children's Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland.
Buckley
O
O
Munk
P L
PL
Torreggiani
W C
WC
D000328:Adult; D004798:Enzymes / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D017359:HELLP Syndrome / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000201:enzymology / Q000473:pathology*; D009336:Necrosis; D011247:Pregnancy
D004798:Enzymes