Fatal case of acute fatty liver of pregnancy
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20205812Keywords:
Vulval haematoma, Acute fatty liver of pregnancyAbstract
Acute fatty liver in pregnancy is a catstrophic condition with high mortality and morbidity. Delay in managing complications would result in fatality. We present a case of 22-year-old primi, who presented to us in labor with jaundice and later developed, disseminated intravascular coagulation, Vulval haematoma, reexploration, sepsis, ARDS and cardiac arrest and death.
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