Published 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Liver involvement in HELLP syndrome: CT and MRI findings in two patients

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, University Hospitals, Leuven (Belgium)
  • 2. Dept. of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospitals, Leuven (Belgium)

Description

This report features the CT and MRI findings in two patients with HELLP syndrome, upper abdominal pain, and severe liver cell dysfunction. Despite the extensive hepatic abnormalities seen on CT and MRI studies, both patients recovered fully after delivery. The role of imaging studies for diagnosis and treatment planning in the clinical setting of HELLP syndrome is discussed. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
European Radiology
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 331-334.
ISSN
0938-7994
CODEN
EURAE3

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
27005416
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; HEMOLYSIS; LIVER; NMR IMAGING; PATIENTS; PREGNANCY
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; DECOMPOSITION; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; GLANDS; MAMMALS; MAN; ORGANS; PRIMATES; TOMOGRAPHY; VERTEBRATES