Ruptured Subcapsular Liver Hematoma: A Rare Complication of HELLP Syndrome.

Division

South Atlantic

Hospital

Grand Strand Medical Center

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

9-16-2020

Keywords

pregnancy-induced hypertension, HELLP syndrome, pregnancy complications

Disciplines

Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications | Hepatology | Internal Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abstract

Subcapsular liver hematoma (SLH) is a rare complication of HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome. We report a previously healthy 16-year-old female presenting with pre-eclampsia requiring emergent C-section, who developed immediate postoperative bleeding and abdominal distention. Abdominal computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed a large encapsulated liver hematoma with active extravasation. The patient was successfully treated with a multidisciplinary approach with medical and surgical management.

Publisher or Conference

Case Reports Hepatol

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