2020
DOI: 10.1155/2020/8836329
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Ruptured Subcapsular Liver Hematoma: A Rare Complication of HELLP Syndrome

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 an… Show more

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“…The clinical presentation may be biphasic consisting of a prodromal phase which can last up to a month with vague symptoms such as epigastric pain, headache, malaise, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice followed by acute phase which is actual rupture phase manifesting as cardiovascular collapse and even death. 6 This was the presentation of this case as well.…”
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confidence: 62%
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“…The clinical presentation may be biphasic consisting of a prodromal phase which can last up to a month with vague symptoms such as epigastric pain, headache, malaise, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice followed by acute phase which is actual rupture phase manifesting as cardiovascular collapse and even death. 6 This was the presentation of this case as well.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 62%
“…It could also be due to rupture of intraparenchymal vasculature due to mechanical trauma and exacerbated by existing hypertension. 5,6 When haematoma develops without typical features of pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome, it is difficult to differentiate whether the deranged laboratory parameters are because of atypical preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome or due to large haematoma with massive blood loss. However, in this case, rise in the blood pressure later in the post-operative period explained this as a case of HELLP syndrome complicated with liver haematoma.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…L’hématome sous-capsulaire du foie est une complication rare du syndrome HELLP, décelée dans moins de 2 % des grossesses dans lesquelles ce syndrome est présent 5 . Il peut évoluer vers une rupture ou un infarctus du foie, accidents susceptibles d’avoir des conséquences dévastatrices pour la patiente et le fœtus s’ils ne sont pas rapidement reconnus et pris en charge 5 .…”
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“…L’hématome sous-capsulaire du foie est une complication rare du syndrome HELLP, décelée dans moins de 2 % des grossesses dans lesquelles ce syndrome est présent 5 . Il peut évoluer vers une rupture ou un infarctus du foie, accidents susceptibles d’avoir des conséquences dévastatrices pour la patiente et le fœtus s’ils ne sont pas rapidement reconnus et pris en charge 5 . Les patientes peuvent présenter de la dyspnée; une douleur à l’épaule, au dos ou à l’épigastre; de l’anorexie ou encore des nausées et des vomissements comme chez la patiente en question 5 .…”
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