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The patient and her daughter are now alive.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold> Despite the rarity of this disease, liver complications due to HELLP syndrome must be properly diagnosed and treated given the gravity of the possible evolution in young women. 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