Cholestasis during pregnancy

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a unique pregnancy complication that occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and is characterized by pruritus and high levels of bile acid. Mainly endangers the fetus. The incidence is 0.8% -12%, with obvious regional and ethnic differences, with a high incidence in Chile and Sweden.

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