Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome is associated with a high risk of serious maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. To date, termination of the pregnancy has been the appropriate treatment for this syndrome. However, long-term administration of corticosteroids is becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of HELLP syndrome. CASE REPORT: A 32-year-old primigravida was admitted to our hospital with HELLP syndrome in the 23rd week of gestation. The patient received corticosteroids for about six weeks. We achieved a successful prolongation of the patient's pregnancy until the 29th week of gestation. CONCLUSION: This case report supports the use of long-term corticosteriod administration for successful prolongation of a pregnancy in a patient with HELLP syndrome during early pregnancy.
| Translated title of the contribution | Long-term corticosteroid treatment of a patient with preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome in mid-pregnancy |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Pages (from-to) | 545-548 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 0016-5751 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)
