title: Spontaneous rupture of liver during pregnancy.
abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the hepatic capsule and subsequent massive intra-abdominal bleeding is a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy, which is often associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension. High maternal and fetal mortality rates have been reported. We describe a case with massive intra-abdominal bleeding. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Turku, Finland.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Mäntymaa
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Ekblad
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000503:physiopathology; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal