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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2023; 227(03): 219-226
DOI: 10.1055/a-1967-2451
Case Report

Conservative Treatment of Huge Hepatic Subcapsular Hematoma Complicated with Hepatic Infarction after Cesarean Section Caused by HELLP Syndrome – a Case Report and Literature Review

Jun Liu‡
1   Department of Obstetrics, Pingxiang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Pingxiang, China
,
Li Liu‡
2   Department of Gynecology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University,Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
,
Guangyuan Liao
3   Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
,
Lifeng Yao
1   Department of Obstetrics, Pingxiang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Pingxiang, China
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Abstract

Hepatic subcapsular hematoma and hepatic infarction in labor are mostly secondary to HELLP syndrome and preeclampsia. There are few reported cases with a complicated diagnosis and treatment and high mortality. Here, we present a case of a huge hepatic subcapsular hematoma complicated with hepatic infarction after cesarean section that was secondary to HELLP syndrome and the patient was treated conservatively. Further, we have discussed the diagnosis and treatment of hepatic subcapsular hematoma and hepatic infarction caused by HELLP syndrome.

Key words

Conservative treatment - hepatic subcapsular hematoma - hepatic infarction - HELLP syndrome


Publication History

Received: 16 March 2022

Accepted after revision: 12 October 2022

Article published online:
27 February 2023

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