HELLP Syndrome

A syndrome of HEMOLYSIS, elevated liver ENZYMES, and low blood platelets count (THROMBOCYTOPENIA). HELLP syndrome is observed in pregnant women with PRE-ECLAMPSIA or ECLAMPSIA who also exhibit LIVER damage and abnormalities in BLOOD COAGULATION.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): C12.050.703.395.186

MeSH Unique ID: D017359

Entry Terms:

• Syndrome, HELLP
• Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Lowered Platelets

Previous Indexing:

• Eclampsia (1985-1992)
• Hemolysis (1982-1992)
• Liver/enzymology (1982-1992)
• Pre-Eclampsia (1982-1992)
• Thrombocytopenia (1982-1992)

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Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Complications
Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
HELLP Syndrome