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An unusual case of elevated liver enzymes (2006: 10b)

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HELLP syndrome is a form of severe pre-eclampsia with multisystem involvement. Laboratory markers include haemolysis (H), elevated liver enzymes (EL), and low platelets (LP). We present a patient to our institution with HELLP syndrome complicated by liver necrosis. The patient underwent urgent Caesarian section prior to transfer.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Adelaide & Meath Hospitals incorporating the National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland

    J. O’Brien, O. Buckley, P. L. Munk & W. C. Torreggiani

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O’Brien, J., Buckley, O., Munk, P.L. et al. An unusual case of elevated liver enzymes (2006: 10b). Eur Radiol 17, 289–291 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-006-0375-2

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