Liver Disease in Pregnancy

Abstract

Although jaundice does not occur frequently during pregnancy and associated with
several liver disorders. The liver disorders that are specific to pregnancy including
hyperemesis gravidarum, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, acute fatty liver of
pregnancy, pre-eclcampsia, eclampsia, HELLP and hepatic rupture, may have a profound
impact on the morbidity and mortality rates of mother and fetus. Although an unequivocal
diagnosis is often difficult to make, It should be attempted in a timely manner so that optimal
treatment can be determined. The maternal and fetal outcome are affected in an adverse
manner if these conditions are left untreated.