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HELLP Syndrome Complicated by Subcapsular Hematoma of Liver: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Author(s) -
Atilla Karateke,
Dilek Benk Şilfeler,
Faruk Karateke,
Raziye Keskin Kurt,
Ayşe Güler,
İsmail Kartal
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
case reports in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-6684
pISSN - 2090-6692
DOI - 10.1155/2014/585672
Subject(s) - hellp syndrome , medicine , liver transplantation , complication , preeclampsia , hematoma , intensive care unit , surgery , resection , pregnancy , transplantation , intensive care medicine , genetics , biology
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.

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