A Case of Acute Pancreatitis in Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, and Low Platelets Syndrome

We present a case of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome complicated by acute pancreatitis that responded favorably to conservative measures. The microvascular abnormalities and heightened inflammatory state present in HELLP syndrome and severe preeclampsia might be...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Pereira Herrera, Manuel, Oaks, Joshua B, Brensilver, Jeffrey
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2018
Materias:
Internal Medicine
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6110414/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30155379
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.2877
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Sumario:We present a case of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome complicated by acute pancreatitis that responded favorably to conservative measures. The microvascular abnormalities and heightened inflammatory state present in HELLP syndrome and severe preeclampsia might be responsible for pancreatic ischemia or cytokine-induced pancreatic damage, which could result in acute pancreatitis.

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