[Acute renal failure during HELLP syndrome--case report].

Case report was presented of a 22 year old pregnant patient with diagnosed intrauterine fetal death, who developed HELLP syndrome and acute renal failure. Immediate hemodialysis treatment was initiated that permitted management of pulmonary edema; subsequent plasmapheresis eliminated not only elevated bilirubin and toxins liberated to circulation from the dead intrauterine fetus but also allowed for patient recovery. The HELLP Syndrome requires careful obstetric supervision and if possible treatment in the Intensive Care Unit.