Abstract
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a chronic, fibrosing, inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology affecting the biliary tree. We describe a case of a pregnancy complicated by this condition. Remarkably, maternal cholestasis improved with advancing gestation. Despite a marked elevation of bile acid levels in cord blood, the patient was delivered of a healthy term infant. The principles of management and potential effects of primary sclerosing cholangitis on pregnancy care are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 457-460 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Obstetrics and gynecology |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue number | 3 II |
| State | Published - 1987 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology