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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy in 3 tertiary care centers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15902124     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the demographics, clinical presentation, and maternal and neonatal outcomes in patients who were diagnosed with acute fatty liver of pregnancy over a 10-year period. STUDY DESIGN: This was a multicenter retrospective study of women with the diagnosis of acute fatty liver of pregnancy. Records were reviewed for symptoms, laboratory findings, clinical course, and maternal and perinatal outcomes. RESULTS: Sixteen cases of acute fatty liver of pregnancy were identified. Three of the 16 cases had multiple gestations (18%). Eleven of the 16 cases were diagnosed in the antepartum period, and 5 cases were diagnosed within 4 days after delivery. Nausea and vomiting were the most common symptoms (75%). There were 2 maternal deaths (12.5%) and 3 fetal deaths (15%). CONCLUSION: We recommend that patients with persistent nausea, vomiting, or epigastric pain in the third trimester receive evaluation of liver enzymes, renal function, and a complete blood count to rule out the diagnosis of acute fatty liver of pregnancy.
Authors:
Michael F Fesenmeier; Kristin H Coppage; Donna S Lambers; John R Barton; Baha M Sibai
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Multicenter Study    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  192     ISSN:  0002-9378     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.     Publication Date:  2005 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-05-19     Completed Date:  2005-06-24     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370476     Medline TA:  Am J Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1416-9     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0526, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Adolescent
Adult
Fatty Liver* / complications,  diagnosis,  epidemiology
Female
Fetal Mortality
Gestational Age
Humans
Incidence
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications* / diagnosis,  epidemiology,  mortality
Pregnancy Outcome
Pregnancy, Multiple
Retrospective Studies

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