title: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
abstract: Itching is commonly reported by pregnant women and may be due to physiologic changes of pregnancy or could indicate a more serious health concern. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, while classified as a pregnancy dermatosis, is actually a liver disease of pregnancy associated with significant fetal mortality and morbidity, as well as lifelong health risks for the offspring. In these challenging cases, nurses must understand the differential diagnoses and be prepared to provide comprehensive care, education and support to women with this condition. A case example is included.
authors.forename: Cathi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boyd
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002780:Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D006559:Pemphigoid Gestationis / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology
keywords: fetal programming; intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy; itching; pregnancy dermatosis; pruritus