HELLP

Q: HELLP syndrome can develop postpartum?

A) True

B) False

Answer: A

Although, by definition, HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) is a disease of pregnancy but can occur for up to six weeks postpartum. 

This phenomenon is hard to explain as the delivery of the baby and placenta is considered to cure the disease.

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Reference:

Pop-Trajković S, Antić V, Kopitović V, Popović J, Trenkić M, Vacić N. Postpartum HELLP syndrome--the case of lost battle. Ups J Med Sci. 2013;118(1):51-53. doi:10.3109/03009734.2012.725431