Pruritus in pregnancy and obstetric cholestasis.
Pruritus is often considered a common but minor symptom of pregnancy. However, pruritus caused by obstetric cholestasis is increasingly being recognized as a cause of so-called 'unexplained' stillbirths. This article reviews recent literature and outlines possible management strategies with the aim of reducing maternal morbidity and improving perinatal outcome.
Clark
T J
TJ
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, Edgbaston.
Dwarakanath
L
L
Weaver
J B
JB
D002756:Cholagogues and Choleretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use
D002756:Cholagogues and Choleretics; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid