Definition: A life-threatening complication of pregnancy usually occurring in women with preeclampsia or eclampsia. It is characterized by hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count. Signs and symptoms include headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and upper abdominal pain. It may lead to diffuse intravascular coagulation and acute renal failure.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): HELLP syndrome
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