A 42-year-old pregnant woman, at 15 weeks of gestation, visited the clinic with pruritis, jaundice, and severe vomiting. Physical examination revealed WHO class III obesity with a BMI of 45.1 kg/m 2 . Laboratory investigations Serology Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) was positive with 1: 1280 titer but was otherwise negative for infectious, metabolic, or serologic etiologies. Liver biopsy was performed and high power hematoxylin and eosin-stained section showed cytoplasmic ballooning of hepatocytes with the presence of Mallory's hyaline.
There was also evidence of microvesicular and macrovesicular stenosis (Cover image). Reference : Case Reports in Hepatology ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we make no warranties, explicit or implied, about the suitability, reliability, or adequacy of the…
