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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy mimicking puerperal sepsis: Report of a case with literature review
Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2016 Puerperal pyrexia is defined as fever in a woman within 6 weeks of giving birth, which is ≥38°C. We describe the clinical scenario of fever and progressive jaundice in a 32-year-old female in the postpartum period.
Ibrahim Masoodi +3 more
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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy: a case report
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019 Background Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare, catastrophic disease affecting women in the third trimester of pregnancy or in the post-partum period.
Enesia Ziki +3 more
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ObgyniaIntroduction: An acute fatty liver of pregnancy is a rare and potentially deadly pregnancy complication. A case of acute fatty liver of pregnancy that is complicated with disseminated intravascular coagulation is hereby presented.
Nuria Junita, Nuswil Bernolian
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Idiopathic acute fatty liver of pregnancy [PDF]
Gut, 1970 A maternal survivor of idiopathic fatty liver, with the characteristic histological appearance on liver biopsy, is reported. Profound hypoglycaemia was the major complication in this patient and it is suggested that more attention should be given to the blood glucose in this disease. The consideration of future pregnancy in this patient is discussed.
K J, Breen +3 more
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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy simulating liver tumor
Clinical Case Reports, 2018 Key Clinical Message Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare liver disease unique to pregnancy that can lead to acute liver failure. Clinicians must have a high index of suspicion for AFLP because only early diagnosis and prompt delivery improve ...
Benjamin Anon +2 more
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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy: A clinical dilemma
Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine, 2020 Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare and life-threatening obstetric emergency. Although the exact pathogenesis is unknown, the cases of AFLP are believed to be associated with abnormal fatty acid oxidation.
Anita Yadav +3 more
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Acute fatty liver disease in full-term pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Cases of acute fatty liver of pregnancy are extremely rare but represent a serious complication as a life-threatening condition for both the mother and newborn in late-term pregnancy.
Phuc Nhon Nguyen, Quang Nhat Ho
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Plasma exchange as treatment for acute fatty liver disease of pregnancy
Clinical Case Reports, 2021 Acute fatty liver disease of pregnancy AFLP is an obstetrical emergency, with severe complications that may include death. Management of AFLP is challenging and include plasma exchange which helps to improve the prognosis for both mother and fetus and ...
Mohammed Aabdi +5 more
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Mesenteric venous thrombosis following vaginal delivery
Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care, 2013 Acute abdomen following an uneventful vaginal delivery is a rare occurrence. Diagnosis may be delayed due to pregnancy related comorbid conditions such as preeclampsia, hemolysis elevated, liver enzymes, low platelet (HELLP) count syndrome, acute fatty ...
Roopa Sachidananda +2 more
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Prenatal Noninvasive Trio-WES in a Case of Pregnancy-Related Liver Disorder
Diagnostics, 2021 Liver disease in pregnancy may present as an acute condition related to the gestational period, characterized by pruritus, jaundice, and abnormal liver function.
Aldesia Provenzano +7 more
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