HELLP syndrome preceded by intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: one serious itch

BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Apr 7:2014:bcr2013203208. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-203208.

Abstract

We present four women with seven ongoing pregnancies. Five pregnancies were complicated by intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and severe haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome with uncommon maternal morbidity. The combination of ICP and HELLP syndrome has not previously been reported. Awareness is warranted to accurately identify this combination of pregnancy-specific diseases with severe maternal morbidity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / complications
  • Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • HELLP Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pruritus / diagnosis*
  • Pruritus / etiology

Supplementary concepts

  • Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy