RESUMENEl hematoma hepático subcapsular es una complicación infrecuente y grave durante la gestación o el perío-do puerperal. Esta patología generalmente se relaciona con preeclampsia o síndrome de HELLP. Su diagnóstico debe confirmarse por tomografía axial computarizada. La precocidad del diagnóstico y tratamiento es importante para evitar la ruptura del hematoma.
PALABRAS CLAVE: Hematoma hepático, preeclampsia, síndrome de HELLP
SUMMARYSubcapsular hepatic hematoma is a rare and severe complication during pregnancy or postpartum period. This condition is usually related to preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome. Its diagnosis must be confirmed by abdominal computed tomography. An early diagnosis and treatment are important to avoid hematoma rupture.
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