Document Detail


Pregnancies complicated by liver disease and liver dysfunction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1484658     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although liver dysfunction is infrequently seen in pregnancy, it can result in severe maternal and fetal compromise. An unrecognized case of acute fatty liver may result in both maternal and fetal death. Failure to screen for hepatitis B can result in a newborn who will be a hepatitis carrier for life. Because of such consequences, the obstetrician must remain vigilant for signs of liver dysfunction and must understand the pathophysiology of these disorders.
Authors:
P Samuels; A W Cohen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America     Volume:  19     ISSN:  0889-8545     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  1992 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-02-18     Completed Date:  1993-02-18     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709551     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  745-63     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cholestasis, Intrahepatic
Fatty Liver
Female
HELLP Syndrome
Hepatitis B
Humans
Liver / physiopathology*
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Diseases* / diagnosis,  physiopathology,  therapy
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications* / diagnosis,  physiopathology,  therapy

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