A Case of Acute Fatty Metamorphosis.
- Author:
Jae Kwan LEE
1
;
Jae Hun PARK
;
Yong Ho LEE
;
Kyeng Woo JUNG
;
Kwang Ho LEE
;
Min Jung OH
;
Ho Suk SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acute fatty metamorphosis
- MeSH:
Fatty Liver;
Female;
Fetus;
Hepatitis;
Humans;
Liver;
Mortality;
Mothers;
Pre-Eclampsia;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy Trimester, Third
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1997;40(2):419-423
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Acute fatty metamorphosis is a rare but potentially fatal complication of the third trimester of pregnancy. In 20~40% of cases, acute fatty metamorphosis is associated with preeclampsia and may be difficult to distinguish from preeclamptic liver involvement. Recent reports suggest that the mortality has decreased to 25% fo both mother and fetus, due to largely to early delivery and to the recognition of a higher proportion of mild and nonfatal cases. We experienced one case of acute fatty liver metamorphosis that caused fulminant hepatitis and complete resolution, so we report the case and review of literature briefly.
