Abstract
A primigravida with eclampsia and hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP syndrome) developed intra-abdominal compartment syndrome requiring a decompressive laparotomy, underlining the importance of including abdominal compartment syndrome in the differential diagnosis in pregnant women.
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MeSH terms
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Abdominal Cavity
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Anemia, Hemolytic / diagnosis
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Anemia, Hemolytic / etiology
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Anemia, Hemolytic / surgery
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Cesarean Section
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Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis*
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Compartment Syndromes / etiology
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Compartment Syndromes / surgery*
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Decompression, Surgical
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Eclampsia / diagnosis*
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Eclampsia / surgery*
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Female
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HELLP Syndrome / diagnosis
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HELLP Syndrome / etiology
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HELLP Syndrome / surgery
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Treatment Outcome