Monday, November 21, 2016

Q: Delivery of fetus should be carried out in acute fatty liver of pregnancy (select one) 

A) Anytime after 30 weeks of gestation
B) Only after 32 weeks of gestation
C) Should be carried out irrespective of gestational age
D) Anytime but only via vaginal delivery
E)  Should not be delivered till full term


Answer: C

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy happens in the third trimester. Prompt delivery of the fetus should be the goal but after stabilization of mother. Depending on clinical situation C-section may be required but need close monitoring and treatment of coagulopathy.


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