Spontaneous rupture of the liver in severe preeclampsia. Case report.
Uncontrolled haemorrhage is the most common cause of death after spontaneous rupture of the liver in pregnancy. This severe complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension is associated with a high rate of both maternal and fetal mortality, and aggressive therapy should be instituted including treatment of haemorrhagic shock, control of hepatic bleeding, and delivery.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra Ghana.
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery