Abdominal imaging features of HELLP syndrome: a 10-year retrospective review.

AJR Am J Roentgenol

Department of Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia Hospitals and Physicians, 1101 E Marshall St., Sanger Hall, Rm. 4-050, PO Box 980470, Richmond, VA 23298-0470, USA.

Published: November 2005

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the abdominal imaging features associated with HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome, a complication of pregnancy.

Conclusion: The abdominal imaging features of HELLP syndrome include intraparenchymal and perihepatic hematomas and hemoperitoneum as noted on sonography, CT, and angiography.

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