Spontaneous rupture of the liver in severe preeclampsia. Case report
Ghosh, T.S.; Kwawukume, E.Y.
West African Journal of Medicine 12(3): 170-171
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0189-160X PMID: 8312216 Document Number: 421800
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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