Hepatic hematoma in a neonate with a high level of alpha-fetoprotein
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Abstract
Hepatic hematomas in neonates are uncommon lesions. When they are large or subcapsular in location, they can rupture with clinical signs of hemoperitoneum. We report a case of subcapsular hepatic hematoma (SHH) associated with a high level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), for which diagnosis was made with conservative management, following up with the reduction in size at ultrasound examination and the reduction of the level of AFP.
Keywords
Alpha-fetoprotein Hepatic hematoma Pulmonary hypertensionAbbreviations
- AFP
alpha-fetoprotein
- SHH
subcapsular hepatic hematoma
- US
ultrasound
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