Hepatic hematoma in a neonate with a high level of alpha-fetoprotein

Eur J Pediatr. 2008 May;167(5):591-3. doi: 10.1007/s00431-007-0518-8. Epub 2007 Jun 1.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hematoma / blood
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver Diseases / blood
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis
  • Liver Diseases / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • alpha-Fetoproteins