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Coronavirus 2019, thrombocytopenia and HELLP syndrome: association or coincidence? / Coronavírus 2019, trombocitopenia e síndrome HELLP: Associação ou coincidência?
Braga, Luiz Felipe Bagnatori; Sass, Nelson.
  • Braga, Luiz Felipe Bagnatori; Hospital Municipal Maternidade Escola de Vila Nova Cachoeirinha. São Paulo. BR
  • Sass, Nelson; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. São Paulo. BR
Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 42(10): 669-671, Oct. 2020. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1144154
ABSTRACT
Abstract The present report describes the case of a 31-year-old primigravida, with dichorionic twins at 31 weeks. She presented with history of myalgia, jaundice, and abdominal discomfort. No flu-like symptoms as fever or cough. She was not aware of exposure to COVID-19. Normal blood pressure and O2 saturation. Laboratory tests showed platelet count of 218,000 mm3, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 558 IU and serum creatinine 2.3 mg/dl. Doppler ultrasound in one twin was compatible with brain sparing. Partial hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome was the hypothesis, and a cesarean section was performed. On day 2, the white-cell count reached 33,730, with decreased consciousness and mild respiratory distress. Tomography revealed both lungs with ground-glass opacities. Swab for COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was positive. Thrombocytopenia in patients with COVID-19 appears to be multifactorial, similar to what occurs in preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. We assume that the synergism of these pathophysiological mechanisms could accelerate the compromise of maternal conditions and could be a warning to the obstetric practice.
RESUMO
Resumo O presente relato descreve o caso de uma gestante de 31 anos, gemelar dicoriônica com 31 semanas, com queixa de mialgia, icterícia e desconforto abdominal. A paciente não apresentava sintomas gripais como febre ou tosse e não tinha conhecimento de exposição ao COVID-19. Pressão arterial e saturação de oxigênio normais. Os exames laboratoriais apresentaram contagem de plaquetas de 218,000 mm3, ALT 558 IU e creatinina 2.3 mg/dl. Doppler compatível com centralização de um dos fetos. Síndrome de hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count (HELLP) parcial foi a hipótese diagnóstica inicial e a cesariana foi realizada. No segundo dia, a paciente apresentou leucócitos de 33.730 com queda do nível de consciência e desconforto respiratório leve. A tomografia revelou opacidade pulmonar em vidro fosco bilateralmente. A pesquisa de COVID-19 por polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/swab teve resultado positivo. Trombocitopenia em pacientes com COVID-19 é multifatorial, semelhante ao que ocorre na pré-eclâmpsia e na síndrome HELLP. Acreditamos que o sinergismo da fisiopatologia das doenças em questão pode acelerar o comprometimento materno e deve servir de alerta para a prática obstétrica.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Pregnancy Outcome / HELLP Syndrome / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Diagnostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Municipal Maternidade Escola de Vila Nova Cachoeirinha/BR / Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Pregnancy Outcome / HELLP Syndrome / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Diagnostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Municipal Maternidade Escola de Vila Nova Cachoeirinha/BR / Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR