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DOI: 10.1055/a-1967-2451
Conservative Treatment of Huge Hepatic Subcapsular Hematoma Complicated with Hepatic Infarction after Cesarean Section Caused by HELLP Syndrome – a Case Report and Literature Review
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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 syndromePublication History
Received: 16 March 2022
Accepted after revision: 12 October 2022
Article published online:
27 February 2023
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