Microcirculation Approach in HELLP Syndrome Complicated by Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome and Massive Hepatic Infarction

HELLP syndrome is a complication of severe forms of preeclampsia and occurs mainly in the third trimester of pregnancy. In extreme cases, it may evolve unfavorably and substantially increase maternal mortality. We present the case of an 18-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to our emergency se...

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Main Authors: Stephanno Gomes Pereira Sarmento, Eduardo Feliz Martins Santana, Felipe Favorette Campanharo, Edward Araujo Júnior, Flavia Ribeiro Machado, Nelson Sass, Antonio Fernandes Moron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/389680