Atypical case of acute fatty liver of pregnancy

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Abstract

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a life threatening obstetric emergency. The most common presentation is malaise, nausea, vomiting and epigastric pain followed by jaundice. Due to high maternal and perinatal mortality, early diagnosis, prompt delivery and supportive care are required. We report an atypical case of AFLP and discuss the management and complications of this rare obstetric disorder.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)507-510
Number of pages4
JournalSultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Volume11
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2011

Keywords

  • Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
  • Case report
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation
  • Oman
  • Postpartum haemorrhage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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