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

Samuel Lurie1 , 3 , Oscar Sadan1 , 3 , Marek Glezerman1 , 3 , Tiberiu Ezri2 , 3
  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel
  • 2Department of Anesthesia, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel
  • 3The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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16 August 2004 (online)

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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.

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Pseudocholinesterase deficiency - HELLP syndrome - cesarean section

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon 56100, Israel