Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Fatal case of acute fatty liver of pregnancy

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2021;10(1):410-412.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20205812

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Abstract

Acute fatty liver in pregnancy is a catstrophic condition with high mortality and morbidity. Delay in managing complications would result in fatality. We present a case of 22-year-old primi, who presented to us in labor with jaundice and later developed, disseminated intravascular coagulation, Vulval haematoma, reexploration, sepsis, ARDS and cardiac arrest and death.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yashodha Hospital, Somajiguda, Telangana, Hyderabad, India

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