Subcapsular hematoma of liver during pregnancy. A report of 4 cases

Authors
Mahi, M Chellaoui, M Nassar, I Chat, L Alami, D Achaaban, F Najid, A Benamour-Ammar, H
Citation
M. Mahi et al., Subcapsular hematoma of liver during pregnancy. A report of 4 cases, J RADIOLOG, 82(6), 2001, pp. 679-682
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL DE RADIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
02210363 → ACNP
Volume
82
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
679 - 682
Database
ISI
SICI code
0221-0363(200106)82:6<679:SHOLDP>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
A Subcapsular hematoma of the liver is a rare but very serious complication of pregnancy. Diagnosis is confirmed at imaging (Ultrasound, CT, MRI) sinc e clinical symptoms are not specific and biological signs have a delayed ma nifestation. The management of this complication depends on the integrity o r rupture of Glisson's capsule. We report the cases of 4 patients and revie w of the literature.