Evaluation of Liver Disease in Pregnancy

Clin Liver Dis. 2023 Feb;27(1):133-155. doi: 10.1016/j.cld.2022.08.009. Epub 2022 Oct 18.

Abstract

Liver disease in pregnancy often requires diagnostic and therapeutic considerations that are unique to pregnancy. Liver disease in pregnancy is commonly thought of as either liver disease unique to pregnancy, chronic liver disease, or liver disease coincidental to pregnancy. This review summarizes the approach to evaluation of liver disease in pregnancy.

Keywords: HELLP; Hyperemesis gravidarum; Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy; Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; Preeclampsia; Pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Liver Diseases* / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications* / therapy