Question
Gynaecology and Obstetrics Question on Role of Hormones in Initiating Reproductive Function
A pregnant lady with 34 weeks of amenorrhea has the following findings: LDH- 700 IU/L, platelets – 75,000/mm3, serum bilirubin- 1.5mg/dL, SGOT-200 U/L, SGPT-150U/L, and BP -140/96 mm Hg. Her coagulation profile and renal function tests are normal. What is the diagnosis?
LDH- Lactate dehydrogenase
SGOT- Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase / AST- Asparate transaminase
SGPT- Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase / ALT- Alanine transaminase
A
HELLP syndrome
B
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
C
Viral hepatitis
D
Intrahepatic cholestasis
Answer
HELLP syndrome
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : HELLP syndrome