Severe, early-onset hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet (HELLP) syndrome episode with spontaneous remission during pregnancy

Abstract

A case of a severe HELLP syndrome episode at 21 + 0 weeks of gestation is reported. Expectant management resulted in rapid improvement of all HELLP parameters. Subsequently preeclampsia developed and uteroplacental dysfunction deteriorated. Intrauterine fetal death occured at 22 + 3 weeks of gestation.

Keywords:

• HELLP syndrome
• preeclampsia
• intrauterine fetal death
• anti-phospholipid syndrome
• uteroplacental dysfunction