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Obstetric cholestasis: A case report on rapid bile acid elevation.
Jennifer J Yang1,2, Mikhail Sarofim1,2
1Discipline of Women's Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Case Reports in Women'S Health
|June 19, 2023
Summary
Obstetric cholestasis, a pregnancy liver condition, can cause fetal harm. Prompt repeat bile acid testing is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention, even with initial normal results, to ensure fetal well-being.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Hepatology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Obstetric cholestasis is a pregnancy-specific liver disorder.
- It presents with pruritus and elevated bile acids, posing risks to fetal well-being, including stillbirth.
- Management often involves monitoring and, in severe cases, early labor induction.
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