Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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All the following are criteria for the diagnosis of HELLP syndrome Except
High-Yield Explanation
Criteria for the Diagnosis of HELLP syndromeHemolysisBurr cells, Schistocytes in the blood smearBilirubin >= 1.2mg/dlAbsent plasma haptoglobinElevated Liver EnzymesAST >= 72 IU/LLDH > 600 IU/LLow platelet countPlatelets < 1,00,000/mm3Reference: Reference: Practical guide to High-risk pregnancy and delivery; Chapter 16; Hypeensive disorders in Pregnancy