Idiopathic intraparenchymal hematoma of the liver in a neonate

Pediatr Radiol. 2004 Apr;34(4):358-61. doi: 10.1007/s00247-003-1115-2. Epub 2003 Nov 28.

Abstract

Hepatic hematomas in newborn infants are not frequently detected clinically, but are often found at perinatal autopsies. These hematomas of the liver are usually subcapsular in location. A variety of etiologies for such hematomas has been implicated, such as trauma, sepsis, and coagulopathies. We present a neonate who presented with jaundice and abdominal distention. Initial imaging studies revealed a large intraparenchymal lesion of the liver, which was at first thought to be suspicious for neoplasm; however, MRI showed the lesion to be hemorrhagic and follow-up sonographic studies showed total resolution of this lesion, compatible with hematoma. The intraparenchymal location and the idiopathic nature of this lesion distinguish this case from others previously reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hematoma / diagnosis*
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Liver Diseases / etiology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed