Intrahepatic hematoma resulting in obstructive jaundice. An unusual complication of liver biopsy

Gastroenterology. 1978 Jan;74(1):124-7.

Abstract

A patient who developed obstructive jaundice as a complication of a liver biopsy is presented. The jaundice was found to be attributable to obstruction of the biliary tree at the level of the bifurcation by an intrahepatic hematoma. The patient had a complete and spontaneous recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
  • Cholestasis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Diseases / etiology*
  • Liver Diseases / pathology