HELLP Syndrome
Synonyms
Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Lowered Platelets
Syndrome, HELLP
A syndrome of HEMOLYSIS, elevated liver ENZYMES, and low blood platelets count (THROMBOCYTOPENIA). HELLP syndrome is observed in pregnant women with PRE-ECLAMPSIA or ECLAMPSIA who also exhibit LIVER damage and abnormalities in BLOOD COAGULATION.