Recurrent acute fatty liver of pregnancy.
The first reported case of recurrent acute fatty liver of pregnancy confirmed by biopsy is described. In this case a high index of suspicion led to an early diagnosis and intervention with resultant improved maternal and fetal outcome. Electron microscopic examination of a liver biopsy specimen proved more beneficial in confirmation of the diagnosis compared with routine microscopic examination.
Barton
J R
JR
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee, Memphis.
Sibai
B M
BM
Mabie
W C
WC
Shanklin
D R
DR
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000473:pathology*; D012008:Recurrence