A manifestation of severe preeclampsia. Blood smear shows schistocytes. Can lead to DIC and hepatic subcapsular
hematomas ย rupture ย severe hypotension.
qballOne thing I find odd with this question is HELLP is a manifestation of severe preeclampsia but she has had an otherwise unremarkable pregnancy. Shouldn't she have hypertension/edema in regards to her pregnancy beforehand?+1
demihesmisomePre-eclampsia, if not severe, can be entirely asymptomatic.+2
misterdoctor69Her blood pressure is 164/102, which qualifies her as having preeclampsia.+1
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HELLP syndrome: Hemolysis Elevated Liver enzymes Low Platelets.
A manifestation of severe preeclampsia. Blood smear shows schistocytes. Can lead to DIC and hepatic subcapsular hematomas ย rupture ย severe hypotension.