title: Subcapsular hemorrhage of the liver and hemoperitoneum in premature infants: report of 4 cases.
abstract: The occurrence of a subcapsular hemorrhage of the liver (SHL) with associated hemoperitoneum in four very low birth weight infants (VLBW) is described. We conclude from the analysis of these four cases and a review of the literature, that the pathogenesis of SHL is multifactorial, which emphasizes the extreme vulnerability of these infants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Emma
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Moerman
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Devlieger
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vanhole
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: de Zegher
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Eggermont
mesh_terms: D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000150:complications*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male