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  • Hepatology
  • Pathology

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  • Liver diseases during pregnancy present significant maternal health risks.
  • Conditions range from pregnancy-associated acute fatty liver to unassociated liver hemangioma.
  • Complications from liver failure can be fatal, leading to maternal mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the severe consequences of liver pathology in pregnancy.
  • To present case studies of maternal deaths attributed to liver conditions.
  • To underscore the importance of recognizing and managing liver diseases in obstetric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Case report review.
  • Analysis of clinical data and autopsy findings for two maternal deaths.
  • Literature review on pregnancy-associated liver diseases.

Main Results:

  • Two cases of maternal mortality due to liver pathology are described.
  • Acute fatty liver of pregnancy and liver hemangioma were identified as contributing factors.
  • Liver failure was the direct cause of death in both cases.

Conclusions:

  • Liver diseases, whether associated or unassociated with pregnancy, are critical conditions.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are essential to prevent maternal mortality.
  • Further research into prevention and treatment strategies for these conditions is warranted.