Which among the following is NOT a part of HELLP Syndrome?: (A) Elevated Platelet count, (B) Elevated liver enzymes, (C) Lowered Platelet count, (D) Haemolysis
Answer is A. Ans. A. Elevated Platelet countFollowing features describes the presence of HELLP syndrome:* Elevated liver enzymes* Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia* Low plateletsWhite women having age more than 25 years are more prone to this disorder. It serves as the most common cause of severe liver disease in pregnancy.HELLP has a number of similar characteristics to TTP including the presence of:* Microangiopathic Hemolysis* ThrombocytopeniaInvolvement of the central nervous system is a more prominent characteristic of TTP, while HELLP displays severe live function abnormalities more commonly.