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HELLP Syndrome

Medical Definition:	Hemolysis-elevated liver enzymes-low platelet count syndrome. A pre-eclamptic or eclamptic disorder with the findings shown in the clinical description from which the acronym is created. Severe hypertension may be present. Abnormal SGOT and SGPT levels also appear. (Jablonski, 2d ed)
Guide Notes:	Hemolysis-Elevated Liver enzymes-Low Platelet count syndrome; DF: HELLP
Previously Indexed:	Eclampsia (1985-1992),Hemolysis (1982-1992),Liver/enzymology (1982-1992),Pre-Eclampsia (1982-1992),Thrombocytopenia (1982-1992)

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