obstetric cholestasis Flashcards
1
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features
A
pruritis worse on palms, soles and abdomen
jaundice
raised bilirubin - common
2
Q
management
A
induction of labour at 37-38 weeks
ursodeoxycholic acid
vit K
emmollients and histamines
3
Q
cause
A
reduced outflow of bile acids from the liver due to increased oestrogen and progesterone causing them to build up in the blood
4
Q
investigations
A
LFT’s , bile acids
5
Q
isolated rise in ALP?
A
physiological
6
Q
complications
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stillbirth
7
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