Atypical Case of Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy

Authors

Nihal Al Riyami, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Abdullah Al-Harthy, Departments of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Fehmida Zia, Departments of Haematology Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.

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.

Publication Date

10-25-2011

First Page

507

Last Page

510

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Recommended Citation

Riyami, Nihal Al; Al-Harthy, Abdullah; and Zia, Fehmida (2011) "Atypical Case of Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal: Vol. 11: 507-510.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1322