A fatal case of complicated HELLP syndrome and antepartum eclamptic fit with ruptured subcapsular liver hematoma

Conclusion(s) Ruptured subcapsular liver hematoma is a life-threatening condition that should be considered in pregnant women with HELLP syndrome and severe preeclampsia presenting with symptoms and signs of hemorrhagic shock, hemoperitoneum and the liver should be evaluated with ultrasound before delivery. In these patients delivery of the fetus is the first step and the best approach is a midline abdominal incision. Also, regular antenatal care is very important through all trimesters.
Source: Apollo Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research