SPONTANEOUS RUPTURE OF THE LIVER IN AMYLOIDOSIS

Hepatic rupture is an unusual complication of hepatic amyloidosis, We report the case of a 59-yr-old man,vith a subcapsular hematoma of the liver with hepatic rupture secondary to amyloidosis, The patient died during the surgery, The etiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of this complication are discussed, Previously reported cases of subca psular hematoma of the liver secondary to amyloidosis are reviewed, Th is knowledge and an awareness of the possible diagnosis will help to d ecrease the high mortality rate associated with this complication.