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[Liver and pregnancy].

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  • 1Service d'Hépatogastroentérologie, Hôpital Trousseau, Tours, France.

Pathologie-Biologie
|December 28, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Elevated transaminase levels in pregnancy require evaluation. Prompt diagnosis and management of conditions like acute fatty liver of pregnancy and HELLP syndrome are crucial for maternal and fetal health.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Context:

  • Pregnancy-associated liver disorders present unique diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Transaminase elevation during pregnancy is abnormal and necessitates thorough investigation.
  • Timely intervention significantly improves maternal and fetal outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To review key hepatic and cholestatic disorders during pregnancy.
  • To highlight diagnostic considerations and management strategies for pregnant patients with liver disease.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention for conditions like acute fatty liver of pregnancy and HELLP syndrome.

Summary:

  • Elevated transaminases in pregnancy warrant evaluation, with a high suspicion for acute fatty liver of pregnancy in the third trimester, as early delivery improves prognosis.

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  • Intrahepatic cholestasis, often presenting with pruritus, poses fetal risks and can be exacerbated by urinary tract infections.
  • HELLP syndrome in preeclampsia necessitates consideration of rapid delivery.
  • Mild chronic viral hepatitis typically allows for uncomplicated pregnancy, while neonates of HBsAg-positive mothers require HBV-Ig and vaccination.
  • Hepatitis C can see transaminases normalize during pregnancy, with a low risk of mother-to-infant transmission in HIV-negative mothers.

    • Impact:

    • Early identification and management of pregnancy-related liver conditions can prevent severe maternal and fetal complications.
    • Understanding these conditions aids in optimizing obstetric and neonatal care.
    • This review provides a framework for clinicians managing liver disease in pregnant patients, improving prognostic outcomes.