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The Recurrent Liver Disorder of a Pregnant Mother: Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy – A Case Report and Literature Review.
Abstract
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a form of liver disease which is unique to pregnancy with a worldwide prevalence ranging from 0.3% and 5.6% of pregnancies. It is presented with skin pruritus and elevated total serum bile salt and liver function test with unknown etiologic agent but suggested hormonal, environmental and genetic risk factors.