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ArticleCureus2023

The Conservative Management of an Uncommon Case of Postpartum HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, and Low Platelet Count) Syndrome Complicated by Liver Hematoma Causing Gastric Outlet Obstruction: A Case Report.

Fabio R Garrote, Miguel E Perez-Viloria, Charles Caltagirone, Carolina De La Cuesta

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Fabio R GarroteAnesthesiology, Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, USA.
Miguel E Perez-ViloriaAnesthesiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, USA.
Charles CaltagironeAnesthesiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, USA.
Carolina De La CuestaCritical Care, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, USA.
Florida International University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, particularly preeclampsia, are significant contributors to maternal and fetal mortality worldwide. HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome constitutes a severe manifestation of preeclampsia. Subcapsular liver hematoma (SLH) is a rare complication of HELLP syndrome, resulting from blood accumulation between the liver parenchyma and the Glisson's capsule. We present a unique case of a pregnant patient with HELLP syndrome complicated by SLH, leading to gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). The patient's medical history, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management are discussed. The patient, with a history of pregnancy-induced hypertension, presented with HELLP syndrome at 34 weeks of gestation. Elevated blood pressure, liver enzymes, and low platelet count were observed. Postpartum, the patient developed SLH causing GOO. Conservative management, including intravenous fluids, pain control, and a nasogastric tube, was employed. Imaging confirmed SLH and GOO. Multidisciplinary collaboration guided the treatment approach, emphasizing close monitoring, nonoperative strategies, and dietary adjustments. The patient's condition improved, and she was discharged on postpartum day 20. This case report underscores the challenges of managing HELLP syndrome complications, especially SLH-induced GOO. Early diagnosis, appropriate medical interventions, and interdisciplinary coordination are pivotal in ensuring positive outcomes. Conservative management can be effective in stable patients, but timely recognition and monitoring remain crucial for averting potential complications. This case contributes to the limited literature on managing such complex scenarios and highlights the importance of tailored strategies in multifaceted medical conditions.

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conservative managementembolizationgastric outlet syndromehellp syndromemultidisciplinary collaborationsubcapsular hematomaultrasound

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PMID38034263
PMCPMC10685991
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