Liver Disease in Pregnancy

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.