Hepatic infarct complicating HELLP syndrome

Discussion:

HELLP syndrome is an uncommon pregnancy-related condition characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets, affecting 0.2% of all pregnancies1.

Hepatic infarction is a complication of HELLP syndrome, rare due to the dual vascular supply of the liver, its pathogenesis remains unclear but regional vasospasm is the most probable cause.

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