[Rupture of hepatic focal nodular hyperplasia. About two cases]

Ann Chir. 2006 Apr;131(4):279-82. doi: 10.1016/j.anchir.2005.07.007. Epub 2005 Oct 17.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The diagnostics of focal nodular hyperplasia is reached through the use of imaging. When the diagnostic is certain, surgical abstention is the rule. Nevertheless, we were confronted with two cases of a rare complication; that of intraperitoneal rupture. In this situation, we suggest to first do an arteriography to control the bleeding, then to perform surgery when the patient has reached hemodynamic stability. Spontaneous rupture as a complication of benign nodular hyperplasia remains a rare event and only five cases were reported in litterature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Focal Nodular Hyperplasia / complications*
  • Humans
  • Rupture, Spontaneous