title: [Acute fatty liver of pregnancy. Apropos of 4 cases: contribution of x-ray computed tomography].
abstract: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy is a disease of the third trimester, generally considered to be rare and to have a grave prognosis. Histologically the characteristic fine droplet steatosis usually produces distinct vacuolization. Successful treatment depends on accurate diagnosis and early delivery. Computed tomography is of value in the diagnosis of fatty liver through liver and spleen attenuation value measurements. We reviewed 4 cases of acute fatty liver of pregnancy. Computed tomography was performed in two cases and was very helpful in the diagnosis of this condition.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Stéatose hépatique aiguë gravidique. A propos de 4 cas: apport de la tomodensitométrie.