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Elevated transaminase levels in pregnancy require careful management. Mild elevations in early pregnancy can often be monitored, while third-trimester abnormalities necessitate close attention due to links with shorter gestation.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Hepatology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Elevated transaminase levels during pregnancy are common but have varied causes and lack clear management guidelines.
  • Differentiating causes of abnormal liver enzymes in pregnant individuals is clinically challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a management strategy for pregnant individuals presenting with elevated transaminase levels.
  • To analyze the causes, laboratory findings, and outcomes associated with abnormal transaminases in pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study included 155 pregnant women with elevated transaminases and 221 controls.
  • Data collected included documented causes, laboratory test variations, and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Analysis focused on timing of transaminase elevation, common etiologies, and resolution patterns.

Main Results:

  • The majority of abnormal transaminase findings (39.4%) occurred between 30-40 weeks gestation.
  • Common causes included hyperemesis gravidarum, pre-eclampsia, viral hepatitis, and HELLP syndrome.
  • Elevations in the first two trimesters, excluding viral hepatitis, often normalized with follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Transaminase levels up to 3-4 times the upper limit of normal in early pregnancy may be safely observed with diagnostic testing.
  • Third-trimester transaminase elevations are linked to shorter pregnancy duration and require careful management.
  • History taking and viral hepatitis screening are crucial for managing elevated transaminases in pregnancy.