A Case Study on Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
Published: 2021-12-27
Page: 192-195
Issue: 2021 - Volume 4 [Issue 1]
Nada Douraidi *
Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Endoscopy, Maternity Soussi, University Hospital Center IBN SINA, University Mohammed 5, Rabat, Morocco.
Khaoula Laaboub
Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Endoscopy, Maternity Soussi, University Hospital Center IBN SINA, University Mohammed 5, Rabat, Morocco.
Oumaima Sarhdaoui
Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Endoscopy, Maternity Soussi, University Hospital Center IBN SINA, University Mohammed 5, Rabat, Morocco.
Amina Lakhdar
Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Endoscopy, Maternity Soussi, University Hospital Center IBN SINA, University Mohammed 5, Rabat, Morocco.
Najia Zeraidi
Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Endoscopy, Maternity Soussi, University Hospital Center IBN SINA, University Mohammed 5, Rabat, Morocco.
Aicha Kharbach
Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Endoscopy, Maternity Soussi, University Hospital Center IBN SINA, University Mohammed 5, Rabat, Morocco.
Aziz Baidada
Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Endoscopy, Maternity Soussi, University Hospital Center IBN SINA, University Mohammed 5, Rabat, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare disease. Usually affecting women in the third trimester pregnancy or post-partum period and with high risk of mortality. The diagnosis AFLP is based on exclusion. In addition, the Swansea criteria is commonly used to diagnosis AFLP.
At the end of this case report we will focus on the diagnosis of acute fatty liver of pregnancy as well as its management.
Keywords: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy.