Subcapsular Hematoma

Subcapsular Hematoma •The cut surface of this liver shows evidence of cirrhosis, with nodular regions that are visible on close examination. •To the right of the specimen is a large organized blood clot that is lying just beneath the capsule of the liver. •This is a typical location for hematomas of the liver, and rupture of these hematomas into the peritoneal cavity can have disastrous consequences to the patient. •This particular hematoma shows evidence of significant level of organization and is therefore probably an old, healed lesion. (Description By:T.V.Rajan, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by:UCHC UCHC )