Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, worsening after dexamethasone.
We present a case of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) treated with dexamethasone. Rapid elevation in transaminases was observed, beyond levels usually reported in this condition. The world literature is reviewed, with particular reference to a recently suggested treatment protocol using dexamethasone.
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Mater Public Hospitals, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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D000328:Adult; D000410:Alanine Transaminase / Q000097:blood; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000097:blood; D002780:Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000201:enzymology; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000201:enzymology
D003907:Dexamethasone; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases; D000410:Alanine Transaminase