[A case of HELLP syndrome complicated by acute renal failure and acute respiratory failure]

Autor: T, Kaiser, P S, Berezowicz, W, Duszyńska, A, Kübler
Rok vydání: 1996
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Zdroj: Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego. 1(4)
ISSN: 1426-9686
Popis: We present a case of HELLP (haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome that developed post partum in 31 year old woman. It was initially misdiagnosed as acute cholecystitis. The disease was complicated with acute renal failure and acute respiratory failure. Admission to the intensive therapy unit became necessary; patient required haemodialysis and short lasting mechanical ventilation. The outcome of described case was nevertheless good.
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