| Severe hepatic dysfunction in pregnancy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12037242 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute liver disease in pregnancy may have fatal consequences. Pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome and acute fatty liver of pregnancy form a spectrum of disease that range from mild symptoms to severe life-threatening multi-organ dysfunction. Early recognition of signs and prognostic indicators may enable prompt referral to specialist centres providing the multidisciplinary support required to reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. We review the common causes of acute hepatic failure associated with pregnancy, and current management practices. |
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Authors:
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T M Rahman; J Wendon |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians Volume: 95 ISSN: 1460-2725 ISO Abbreviation: QJM Publication Date: 2002 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-05-30 Completed Date: 2002-09-12 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9438285 Medline TA: QJM Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 343-57 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Intensive Care Medicine, St Thomas' Hospital, London, and. Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, London, UK. tonyrahman@hotmail.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Fatty Liver
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diagnosis,
etiology,
therapy Female HELLP Syndrome / diagnosis, etiology, therapy Humans Liver Diseases / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy* Pre-Eclampsia / diagnosis, etiology, therapy Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy* Risk Factors Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods |
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