Acute fatty liver of pregnancy: a diagnostic challenge to obstetrician

Kavitha D. Nayak; Jayaraman Nambiar

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20242098

Authors

Kavitha D. Nayak Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Jayaraman Nambiar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20242098

Keywords:

AFLP, Vomiting in pregnancy, Acute fatty liver

Abstract

Vomiting is a common symptom in pregnancy. However, vomiting in third trimester could be due to uncommon causes. One of the rare causes being acute fatty liver of pregnancy which is life threatening. Here we present an interesting case report and the importance of timely diagnosis of acute fatty liver of pregnancy.

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