What is Hepatic Rupture in Pregnancy?

HEPATIC RUPTURE IN PREGNANCY

 Hepatic rupture is a rare but catastrophic occurrence in pregnancy it may be spontaneous but most are associated with preeclampsia and eclampsia associated disseminated intravascular coagulation. 

• Rupture usually occurs close to term or immediately postpartum. 

• Right upper quadrant pain and tendernes, hemorrhagic shock ,distended abdomen 

• Rupture of the liver capsule is thought to result from subcapsular bleeding and can be confirmed by sonography