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Am J Perinatol 2004; 21(6): 315-317
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-831881
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-831881
Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency Associated with HELLP Syndrome
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Publication Date:
16 August 2004 (online)

We report a case of decreased plasma pseudocholinesterase activity in a patient with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome. The pseudocholinesterase activity returned to normal with concomitant recovery of HELLP syndrome. This possible association is significant when general anesthesia is provided to patients with HELLP syndrome.
KEYWORDS
Pseudocholinesterase deficiency - HELLP syndrome - cesarean section
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S. LurieM.D.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon 56100, Israel