What is the treatment?

A pregnant woman comes with weakness and elevated liver function tests. She is in her 35th week of pregnancy. The prothrombin time is normal. The smear of blood shows fragmented red cells. Platelet count is low.

What is the treatment?
A . Delivery of the baby
B . Fresh frozen plasma
C . Prednisone

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Deliver the baby with the HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome stands for hemolysis, elevated liver function tests, and low platelets. This disorder is idiopathic and can be distinguished from DIC by the normal coagulation studies, such as the prothrombin time and aPTT.