Subcapsular hematoma in fatty liver of pregnancy.
A case of fatty liver of pregnancy with subcapsular hematoma of the liver caused by intravenous heparin treatment is reported. The heparin was given for the thrombophlebitis of leg veins. The patient expired suddenly as a result of rupture of the subcapsular hematoma of the liver causing massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage. The pathophysiology and complications of the fatty liver of pregnancy are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology*; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000188:drug therapy; D012421:Rupture; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy
D006493:Heparin