4 results
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Hepatic infarcts, Hematomas ... extensive necrosis and hemorrhage ... DIC • Aminotransferases ... #hepatology #obstetrics ... hepatitis #comparison #differential
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Hemorrhage - Differential ... Vaginal laceration / hematoma ... purpura (TTP) • HELLP ... • Disseminated intravascular ... coagulation (DIC
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
range: 18 wks - postpartum ... rapidly develops (DIC ... infiltration) Differential ... Preeclampsia, HELLP ... #Pregnancy #hepatology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Vascular Causes ... melanoma, myeloma • Pregnancy ... : HELLP • Iatrogenic ... hemolysis, bleeding, hematoma ... #hepatology