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HELLP syndrome and cholecystitis: case report and review of the literature.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9404799     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A case of the HELLP syndrome is reported that was initially diagnosed as cholecystitis. Much overlap exists between the two diagnoses, and the emergency physician must be aware of the important differences between them. Because the HELLP syndrome and preeclampsia may occur in both the second and third trimesters, they represent serious diagnoses that must be considered when evaluating a pregnant patient with right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
Authors:
K J Bramwell; S R Chacon; J M Alanis-Amezcua; D L Roberts; R Resnik; P Rosen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of emergency medicine     Volume:  15     ISSN:  0736-4679     ISO Abbreviation:  J Emerg Med     Publication Date:    1997 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-03-03     Completed Date:  1998-03-03     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8412174     Medline TA:  J Emerg Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  821-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Education, Mercy Hospital, University of California-San Diego Medical Center, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Adult
Cholecystitis / complications,  diagnosis*
Diagnosis, Differential
Emergencies
Female
Fetal Death / etiology
HELLP Syndrome / complications,  diagnosis*,  therapy
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*

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