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Diagnostic dilemma: hepatic rupture due to HELLP syndrome vs. trauma

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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.

Discussion

The diagnostic dilemma between spontaneous HELLP syndrome-associated versus trauma-related hepatic rupture is discussed.

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  1. Departments of Anesthesiology and Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA

    Bryan M. Harris & Krzysztof M. Kuczkowski

  2. Department of Anesthesiology, UCSD Medical Center, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103-8770, USA

    Krzysztof M. Kuczkowski

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Harris, B.M., Kuczkowski, K.M. Diagnostic dilemma: hepatic rupture due to HELLP syndrome vs. trauma. Arch Gynecol Obstet 272, 176–178 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-004-0699-6

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