Subcapsular hematoma resulting in hepatic ischemia as a complication of necrotizing pancreatitis

• Published in: Radiology case reports Vol. 15; no. 4; pp. 316 - 320
• Main Authors: Duncan, David P., Briese, Amanda K., Niemiec, Stephen, White, Rebekah, Picel, Andrew C., Hahn, Michael E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.04.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: Gastrointestinal; Hepatic hematoma; Hepatic infarct; Necrotizing pancreatitis; Necrotizing pancreatitis; Hepatic hematoma; Hepatic infarct

This report presents a case of necrotizing pancreatitis resulting in a large hepatic subcapsular hematoma that led to development of hepatic ischemia and early stages of liver failure. Following surgical decompression, liver function dramatically improved, but large areas of peripheral hepatic infar...