Subcapsular hemorrhage of the liver and hemoperitoneum in premature infants: report of 4 cases.
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.
Emma
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Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
Smith
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Moerman
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Devlieger
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Vanhole
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de Zegher
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Eggermont
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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