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.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, Edgbaston.
T J
TJ
Clark
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L
Dwarakanath
J B
JB
Weaver
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