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The incidence of | The incidence of HELLP is reported to be 0.2-0.6% of all pregnancies. Of women with [[preeclampsia]], 4-12% also develop signs of a "superimposed" HELLP syndrome. HELLP usually begins during the third trimester, and usually in caucasian women over the age of 25. Rarely, cases have been reported as early as 23 weeks gestation. | ||
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Overview
The incidence of HELLP is reported to be 0.2-0.6% of all pregnancies. Of women with preeclampsia, 4-12% also develop signs of a "superimposed" HELLP syndrome. HELLP usually begins during the third trimester, and usually in caucasian women over the age of 25. Rarely, cases have been reported as early as 23 weeks gestation.