Have you ever been presented with a pregnant patient with suspected hepatic disorder? Are liver function tests of a pregnant patient indicate hepatobiliary disease? This article will help you devise a treatment strategy for such patients. Abnormal liver function tests or confirmed liver disease in pregnant patient pose a challenge for clinicians.
It becomes important in such cases to critically investigate such cases and determine whether the liver disease is uniquely associated with pregnancy or it is unrelated. Many clinicians find it challenging to devise a diagnosis and treatment strategy as the strategy has to be suitable for the health of both the mother and the fetus. This article will provide a brief strategy in such cases. Prevalence and distribution of hepatobiliary diseases in pregnancy: It has been understood that cases of abnormal liver function tests, hepatobiliary…
