A variant of this condition is characterized by a triad of elevated levels of LDH and trans·aminase enzymes, hemolysis, and low platelet count, and is known by the acronym HELLP syndrome.
Mutations in the gene STOX1 are associated with susceptibility to this condition. Recent studies have had conflicting results about the potential usage of podo·cyturia as a diagnostic marker for this condition. Though the cause of this condition is unknown, it is associated with altered levels of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1, endoglin, and PLGF, indicating it may be caused by imbalanced regulation of angio·genesis. A variant of this condition is characterized by a triad of elevated levels of LDH and trans·aminase enzymes, hemolysis, and low platelet count, and is known by the acronym HELLP syndrome. Magnesium sulfate can be used to treat extreme forms of this condition, which is characterized by protein∙uria and hypertension. For 10 points, name this condition which afflicts 2-8% of women in the third trimester of pregnancy, which, when untreated, can lead to seizures.
Mutations in the gene STOX1 are associated with susceptibility to this condition.
pre-eclampsia [prompt on eclampsia]