[Liver disease and pregnancy]

Rev Med Interne. 2009 Jun;30(6):508-15. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2008.09.012. Epub 2008 Nov 11.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Liver dysfunction during pregnancy can be related or not to pregnancy itself. The purpose of this review is to summarize the possible causes of liver dysfunction during pregnancy and their management. Liver dysfunction during pregnancy can be chronic or acute, independent or specific to pregnancy. Management of liver disease can be different during pregnancy. The knowledge of liver dysfunction during pregnancy is of help for a better management of the mother in order to avoid maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Liver Diseases / therapy*
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy*