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

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2005 Nov;185(5):1205-10. doi: 10.2214/AJR.04.0817.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Female
  • HELLP Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography