Spontaneous Subcapsular Liver Hematoma Complicating Heparin Overdose: An Unusual Complication

Abstract

Introduction:

Spontaneous subcapsular liver haematoma have a significant morbidity.

Case report:

Women 56 years old, was admitted for the management of severe community-acquired pneumonia. Evolution had marqued by phlebitis treated with heparin complicating by an overdose and a subcapsular liver hematoma.

Conclusion:

Through this case we describe a liver hematoma that an exceptional complication of heparin therapy.