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HELLP Syndrome Complicated by Subcapsular Hematoma of Liver: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Authors :
Karateke A
Silfeler D
Karateke F
Kurt R
Guler A
Kartal I
Source :
Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology [Case Rep Obstet Gynecol] 2014; Vol. 2014, pp. 585672. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Apr 02.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Subcapsular liver hematoma (SLH) is a rare complication of severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. These patients must be followed up in intensive care unit for advanced medical support with infused fluid, replacement of blood products, and treatment of underlying disorders. There are a lot of therapeutic options varying from conservative management to surgical treatment including hepatic resection, hepatic artery ligation, and liver transplantation. In this report we aimed to present a 26-year-old woman with SLH secondary to HELLP syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2090-6684
Volume :
2014
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24804129
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/585672