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Liver Research, Disorders & Therapy

Case Report Volume 5 Issue 1

Spontaneous hepatic rupture in hellp syndrome

João Kleber Gentile

Received: May 11, 2018 | Published: March 6, 2019

Citation: Gentile JKA, Taglietti PM, Zancanaro ML, et al. Spontaneous hepatic rupture in hellp syndrome. J Liver Res Disord Ther. 2019;5(1):7-8 DOI: 10.15406/jlrdt.2019.05.00127

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Abstract

HELLP syndrome, a condition characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets, is obstetric situation that may have severe maternal and fetal complications, including subcapsular hematoma with risk of rupture into the peritoneal cavity. A case of spontaneous rupture of the liver secondary to HELLP syndrome is reported. The patient was undergo an exploratory laparotomy due to hemorrhagic shock.

Keywords: Rupture, Spontaneous, HELLP Syndrome; Shock, Hemorrhagic, intravascular coagulation, dehydrogenase, multidisciplinary, Pringle maneuver, hepatorrhaphy, diaphragmatic, laparotomy, necrosis, infarction, hemoperitoneum

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