Liver diseases during pregnancy pose a unique clinical challenge as they can affect the
lives of both the mother and unborn child. Although severe liver disease is rare, pregnancy …

Development of liver diseases during pregnancy is not uncommon. They are caused by
either a disorder that is unique to pregnancy or an acute or chronic liver disease that already …

Liver disease presenting in pregnancy may be due to a pregnancy-specific liver disorder,
due to previously unrecognised pre-existing liver disease, or de novo liver disorders …

Liver injury and dysfunction in a pregnant woman may be caused by intrinsic features of the
pregnancy itself, disorders that are coincidental with pregnancy or pre-existing liver disease …

Liver disease during pregnancy is more common than expected and may require
specialized intervention. It is important to determine if changes in liver physiology may …

Liver diseases in pregnancy may be categorized into liver disorders that occur only in the
setting of pregnancy and liver diseases that occur coincidentally with pregnancy …

Highlights•We review the presentation, diagnosis and management of liver disease in
pregnancy.•We discuss the perinatal outcomes associated with common liver …

Pregnancy is a special clinical state with several normal physiological changes that
influence body organs including the liver. Liver disease can cause significant morbidity and …

Liver test abnormalities are observed in upward of 3% of women who carry pregnancy to
term [1]. Hepatic dysfunction that manifests during pregnancy can be classified into three …

Severe liver diseases occur in less than 0.1% of pregnancies. Accurate diagnosis and
appropriate therapy are essential to the health and survival of both the mother and fetus …