BACKGROUND: HELLP syndrome, a condition with signs of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count, is an obstetric condition that can present with severe complications to the mother including subcapsular hematoma with risk to peritoneal rupture. CASE REPORT: A case of spontaneous liver rupture secondary to HELLP syndrome is presented. The patient was submitted to exploratory laparotomy due to hemorrhagic shock. CONCLUSION: HELLP syndrome is a dangerous disease with death risk to mother and fetus. The surgical treatment can be indicated when there is an association to hepatic rupture.
HELLP syndrome; Liver; Pregnancy complications