It is a life-threatening complications of pre-eclampsia characterized by Haemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets.
Diagnostic criteria
Features of Haemolysis such as Abnormal peripheral smear and Total bilirubin > 1.2 mg/dL
Lactic dehydrogenase > 600 U/L
Elevated Liver enzymes
Low Platelets: Platelets < 1,000,000/mm3
Treatment
The management is the same as in severe pre-eclampsia
