Misdiagnosed case of liver sub-capsular hematoma in a child managed with percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage

Abstract

Hepatic hematoma sometimes has a non-specific presentation with non-specific history especially in pediatric age group. Clinical signs and symptoms may vary & sometimes misleading results in delays in diagnosis and higher morbidity. We present a case of a 9-year old male child with a liver subcapsular hematoma with Perihepatic collection, initially misdiagnosed as liver abscess.