Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis complicating pregnancy and its influence on mothers and fetuses.

FAN Ling,ZHOU Li.

Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics ›› 2016, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (10) : 963-966.

Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics ›› 2016, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (10) : 963-966. DOI: 10.7504/fk2016090112

Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis complicating pregnancy and its influence on mothers and fetuses.

  • FAN Ling,ZHOU Li.
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Abstract: During pregnancy, most of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) patients can maintain stable or even be relieved, but they are prone to have recurrence after delivery,and some of them may develop liver fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, and even hepatic coma.The occurrence rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes in AIH patients increased, such as premature birth, abortion and so on. AIH patients during pregnancy should continue to maintain prednisone treatment at a minimum dose according to the doctor’s guidance. AIH patients at pregnancy need to be closely followed up during pregnancy and postpartum by the obstetricians and hepatologists.

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pregnancy / autoimmune hepatitis / diagnosis / treatment

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FAN Ling,ZHOU Li.. Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis complicating pregnancy and its influence on mothers and fetuses.[J]. Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2016, 32(10): 963-966 https://doi.org/10.7504/fk2016090112

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