[Liver cirrhosis and pregnancy]

Area of Science:

• Hepatology
• Obstetrics
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

• Laennec's cirrhosis is a severe liver condition.
• Pregnancy in women with cirrhosis is rare and poses significant risks.
• This case highlights the management of pregnancy in a young woman with advanced liver disease.

Observation:

• A 25-year-old woman diagnosed with Laennec's cirrhosis at 18 weeks of gestation presented for care.
• The clinical course involved careful monitoring throughout the pregnancy.
• Delivery was managed via cesarean section at 30 weeks gestation.

Findings:

• Successful delivery of a healthy infant was achieved.
• The case demonstrates the feasibility of managing pregnancy in select cirrhotic patients.
• Literature review on pregnancy and cirrhosis is presented.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of multidisciplinary care for pregnant women with cirrhosis.
• Advances in management may improve outcomes for both mother and child.
• Further research is warranted to optimize strategies for this high-risk obstetric population.