Rupture of subcapsular haematoma of the liver in a case of eclampsia.
A case of rupture of subcapsular haematoma of the liver in a patient suffering from eclampsia is reported in which the patient survived. Peritoneal tap provided important diagnostic information. Surgical intervention with control of the liver haemorrhage provides the only chance of survival.
D000328:Adult; D004461:Eclampsia / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology