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Query: UMLS:C0019209 (hepatomegaly)
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A case of a ruptured haematoma of the liver with intra-abdominal bleeding is reported. The 26-year old primigravida was admitted in the 31st week of gestation because of a HELLP syndrome. She presented additional symptoms, that are considered typical for a HELLP syndrome, complicated by a ruptured haematoma of the liver: severe right upper-quadrant pain, decrease of haemoglobin content, enlarged liver with structural irregularities and free fluid in the abdominal cavity as examined by sonography. During Caesarean section, a subcapsular haematoma of the liver, combined with a 5 cm laceration of the organ surface, was found. The defect was closed with collagen gauze and clotted with fibrin. Additionally the liver was compressed by abdominal compression towels, which were removed 2 days later. The postoperative development was, in the main, complication free.
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PMID:[Manifestations of ruptured liver hematoma as a severe complication of HELLP syndrome]. 186 Jun 64

HELLP syndrome, which consists of haemolytic anaemia, elevated liver enzymes and thrombocytopenia, typically occurs in women in perinatal period. Rare life-threatening complications of this syndrome include haemorrhages, in particular these originating from hepatic artery branches for they usually result in subcapsular hematoma formation. The rupture of hepatic capsule secondary to hepatomegaly results in intraperitoneal haemorrhage. In case of suspicion of HELLP syndrome complicated by hepatic haemorrhage it is crucial to perform imaging modalities as emergency, first of all US and CT of abdomen and pelvis. Selective embolization of hepatic artery branches seems to be a valuable, alternative or complementary to surgery method of stopping the bleeding.
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PMID:[Endovascular treatment of haemorrhagic complication of HELLP syndrome]. 2327 43