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Hepatic emergencies in pregnancy

M H Sjogren1

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Liver disease in pregnancy is rare but serious, affecting both mother and child. This review covers pregnancy-specific liver conditions and updates on viral hepatitis and cholestasis.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Liver disease during pregnancy, though uncommon, poses significant risks to maternal and fetal health.
  • Existing literature highlights the severity of pregnancy-associated liver conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review liver diseases uniquely associated with pregnancy.
  • To detail recent advancements in managing viral hepatitis and intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pregnancy-specific liver diseases.
  • Synthesis of new findings on viral hepatitis and intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Identified key pregnancy-unique liver conditions including fatty liver of pregnancy and toxemia.
  • Summarized current progress in understanding and managing viral hepatitis and intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnant individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Early recognition and management of liver diseases in pregnancy are crucial for improved outcomes.
  • Ongoing research is vital for addressing the complexities of hepatic disorders during gestation.

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