Evaluation of abnormal liver function in pregnancy.
Liver disease in pregnancy may present in a subtle or dramatic fashion. An approach using the pattern of liver function abnormalities, time of gestation, and constellation of symptoms will narrow the diagnostic possibilities. Diagnostic tests, including serology, ultrasonography of the hepatobiliary tree, and liver biopsy, can make a definitive diagnosis.
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Division of Gastroenterology, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
D001706:Biopsy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012016:Reference Values; D012698:Serologic Tests; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal